Overview

Description: We are seeking a full-time, dedicated, and experienced design professional to join our team as Design and Development Manager. In this position, you will support a busy real estate development team across the full project lifecycle - from pre-development and entitlements through construction and disposition - through internal coordination and management outside design consultants to ensure all project deliverables meet ownership quality standards, schedules, and budgets. Ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who excels at building systems and keeping diverse workstreams on track, this role offers the opportunity to be an integral member of our team and actively contribute to a strong, teamwork-oriented culture.Key Responsibilities:Project ManagementCreate, organize, and maintain project folders for architecture, ownership design standards and programs and all other disciplinesAssist in Construction Administration services in an owner's rep capacity ensuring design quality and standardsCoordinate with internal team members and construction on schedule status and updatesSupport owner's rep and owner's program functions across active and historical projectsResearch and compile information from past projects to develop internal guides and reference materialsWork with and help train the company's Al systems to improve efficiency and institutional knowledge retentionDesign SupportManage unit and amenity layout and design direction with outside consultantsDirect interior design teams on design direction, finishes, FFE, art and interior signageReview drawing and specification documents to provide guidance to design teams and construction partnersProvide design direction on project marketing materials in coordination with marketing departmentDevelopment SupportAssist with preparation and submission of land use applications and other entitlement paperworkPerform basic plan review tasks including verifying contact information and application completenessCoordinate responses to city comments on various applications and track responses from third partiesBenefits:At Doran, we care about the people who choose to build their careers with us and therefore offer a robust benefits package for employees and their families.Competitive Pay with bonus opportunitiesPaid Time Off - PTO plans starting at 120 hours a yearComprehensive Health Plans - health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts, HSA with employer contributionLife, AD&D, STD & LTD - Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, options to purchase voluntary life for yourself and your family, additional AD&D options. Company paid short-term and long-term disability401(K) - 4% company match, immediately vested in company matchFamily Leave - Paid Parental & Family Leave for new parentsLearning & Development - Tuition Reimbursement programDoran Investors Program - Unique opportunity to own shares of properties developed by DoranCompany Paid Holidays - 9 a year Requirements: QualificationsRequiredMinimum 4+ years of experience in real estate development, project coordination, or a related fieldExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailProactive, self-directed working style with strong follow-throughStrong written and verbal communication skills ( in-person and all forms of digital )Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; comfort learning new project management and tracking toolsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentAl Systems understanding and ability to learn and utilizeExperience with Bluebeam, Sketch-Up, Revit and AutoCAD applicationsPreferred6+ years of project coordination experienceExperience working on multi-family housing projects at a fast-paced developer led companyExperience with Procore, or similar project management platformsFamiliarity with entitlement and permitting processesNotary Public certification (or willingness to obtain)Exposure to real estate contracts, PSAs, and closing processesExper