Development Coordinator

Join one of the largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms in the nation. St. John Properties is distinguished by our commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Our staff enjoy benefits that not only make the work week more satisfying, but encourage a healthy lifestyle, support social connections and reward employees for their performance.

This position entails administrative support of the Regional Partner and Development Manager and members of the development team. The objective of the position is to assist in moving land development projects through the site approval process, obtain construction permits, and assist the team in responding to interdepartmental requests related to land use, land development, zoning and building code issues and team administrative tasks.

Job Duties :

• Apply for and secure permits
• Aid in coordination and processing of development plans, construction documents, development agreements, and related materials
• Track projects as they move through the development review and approval process
• Maintain permits and securities database, prepare monthly expiration reports, and follow up with development and construction team members to ensure that approvals do not lapse.
• Correspond regularly, as directed by the Regional Partner and Development Manager, with the development team, including in-house members and consultants to insure team coordination
• Receive, distribute and maintain records of all development paperwork and design materials, and insure that records are current at all times
• Review and recommend approval of miscellaneous development invoices
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of weekly status briefings to senior management
• Receive and seek approval of all Political Campaign signage requests
• Recode project invoices as needed
• Meeting and professional event registration and coordination

Roles and Responsibilities :

Job Qualifications :

Bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree with a minimum of 5 years of corresponding administrative experience. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Must demonstrate the ability to work both within a team and independently on assigned tasks, including unsupervised work off-premises. Due to the public nature of the development process, the position requires diplomacy and discretion. Must posses a driver’s license. Work duties will take place on and off premises including office and field settings and includes some heavy lifting and transporting of various materials.

Local candidates only please.