Now Hiring - Director of Development in Indianapolis, IN

Thompson Thrift is seeking a Director of Development to work out of the corporate office in Indianapolis, IN or Denver, CO. This role oversees a small to medium portfolio of Multifamily development projects from the initial land acquisition through to construction loan closing. This includes coordination with Acquisitions Team and Development Team during site selection, contract negotiation/administration, entitlement and due diligence management, primary liaison with city officials, architects, zoning attorneys and civil engineers.

• This role leads a Development and Design Team and has accountability for projects from entitlements through to construction loan closing.
• Acting as a liaison with City Officials to progress development efforts.
• Consulting and reviewing with Acquisitions Team the financial pro-forma with a firm understanding of yield, spread, cap rates, and general underwriting considerations.
• Developing timeline and cost schedules for all required due diligence items.
• Securing proposals that meet company goals and lending requirements.
• Coordinating all entitlement efforts.
• Assisting legal counsel in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues.
• Ascertaining utility availabilities and connection fees, and costs of necessary improvements.
• Conducting necessary site investigations and subsequent reports.
• Assisting senior leaders of Development, Acquisitions, Constructions, and principals in the development of a project budget.
• Coordinating design professionals (civil and architectural) in the development of necessary materials for every stage of the process, from initial conceptual layouts to construction drawings and specifications.
• Representing Thompson Thrift at public hearings and meetings with adjacent neighborhood representatives, utilities, regulatory agents, consultants, etc.
• Secure all necessary permits and/or approvals.
• Maintaining current project files.
• Growing and developing team.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant real estate development experience. At least 3 years in a management capacity.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills are needed.
• Knowledge of Real Estate Transactions.
• Computer literate with experience in MS Word, Excel.
• Detail oriented, purpose driven.
• Able to set and meet deadlines.

Annual Salary*: $108,000 - $172,000

Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

• The hourly or salary range is the range Thompson Thrift in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), and medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands; and verbal communication. The employee frequently uses a computer keyboard and monitor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. Performing this job will sometimes require the employee to walk work sites that do not have infrastructure, this includes walking on uneven surfaces, through mud, through ruts, etc. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise in the construction work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

At Thompson Thrift, we work to fulfill our mission daily 'to positively impact our team members and the communities we serve.' As a successful, 30+ year development and construction company, we are looking for team members who are inspired by our mission and share our core values of leadership, excellence and service. Our property management teams work in a fun, fast-paced work environment and have tremendous room for professional growth. Full time position with benefit package including health insurance, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, 401K and paid time off.

Are you ready to join our team?