Development Manager

Company: Haseko North America, Inc.
Location: Irvine
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Title: Development Manager – Multifamily Investments HASEKO North America, Inc. | Development & Construction Department Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt (In-person schedule required) Reports To: Vice President, Development & Construction and Head of Investment & Asset Management Travel Required: Approximately 15–25% Wage Range: Starting at $140,000 About the Role HASEKO North America, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Development Manager to serve as an owner’s representative across a national portfolio of ground-up multifamily developments , including podium and wrap-style projects. This strategic role is ideal for a construction executive who thrives in a fast-paced investment environment and excels at managing multiple stakeholders, mitigating risk, and ensuring project alignment from pre-development through delivery. You won’t be managing day-to-day site operations—instead, you’ll be the critical link between development partners, lenders, and internal investment teams, ensuring that every project meets HASEKO’s standards for quality, budget, and timeline. Key Responsibilities Lead construction oversight for multifamily developments nationwide, acting as HASEKO’s representative. Evaluate and negotiate construction documents, schedules, pay applications, and change orders submitted by development partners. Conduct milestone site visits to assess progress, quality, and adherence to scope. Collaborate with acquisitions and asset management teams to ensure alignment on budget, delivery, and investment goals. Monitor construction draws for compliance with lender and investor requirements. Identify and escalate risks related to cost, schedule, or construction integrity. Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, development sponsors, and third-party consultants. Report key construction KPIs to internal stakeholders and investment partners. Support pre-investment analysis by reviewing construction feasibility and identifying potential risks. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field. min 5 years of experience overseeing ground-up development, ideally with podium or wrap-style projects, or equivalent time under a masters program Experience working with real estate investment firms, institutional LPs, or development sponsors. Deep understanding of construction contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. Familiarity with draw processes, lender requisitions, and third-party inspections. Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, and Microsoft 365 Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with podium, wood-frame, or wrap-style construction. Working knowledge of development pro formas and investment return metrics. Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

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