Contract/Freelance Project Description
Director of Development (DOD) Rockit Ranch Productions
Role Overview:
The Director of Development (DOD) will lead a best-in-class development function.
DOD will be responsible for:
- Site search and selection
- Negotiate Business terms and structure (LOI)
- Negotiate Lease(s) in conjunction with external legal resources
- Buildout cost projections based on historical results and real time market research results
- Quality control on projects and oversee punch list, 6 mos "check-up" and 1 year warranty visit on all work
- Rockit Ranch Productions development to align with the company's vision.
- Project & contract management during buildout, including leveraging and leading project management resources (internal and external) *NEED CLARITY
- Passion for protecting and enhancing brand execution that strengthens consumer relationships
- Direct oversight of all professional services including; general contractors, all related development contracts with third parties, architects, designers, engineers outside of MEP managed by architects (e.g. AV, lighting, other) and legal. *RESPONSIBILITY VS ACCOUNTABILITY
- Highly organized and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A strong desire for the pace of work, diversity of projects and responsibilities that a startup requires
Implement quality control and compliance measures to maintain highest level of service, customer satisfaction and positive vendor relations on a constant basis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The DOD will work closely and in concert with the CEO and executive team to plan, budget, analyze and execute the company's business growth development plan
- The DOD will lead the growth development plan from market analysis and site selection to pro forma to groundbreaking to punch list and everything in between.
- The expectation for the DOD is no surprises, they will deliver new projects on time (meaning delivered to our operations/training team as committed), on budget that achieve expected sales projections.
- He/she will oversee a complex real estate portfolio that focuses on delivering 2 to 3 new sites annually and includes the ongoing oversight of all real estate assets.
- Based in Nashville, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa or able to travel as needed to perform essential duties. Including travel to Company locations, offices, construction sites or to review potential res-estate acquisitions.
- The DOD will manage REALESTATE & REALTED DEVELOPMENT goals that tie to the company's strategic business plan and financial expectations.
- This leader will live Sunda New Asian's core values and embrace our core behaviors.
Competencies: NEED TO BE MORE SPECIFIC AS RELATES TO SCOPE
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex and diverse information; Collects and researches data.
- Strong Excel or Numbers spreadsheet skills
- Ability to learn and work with third party real estate analytics on a regular basis.
- Project management - Develops project plans using Gant Charts or other tools to track timelines and understand status and implications of, Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.
- Oral communication - Listens thoughtfully and pursues clarification as needed; Responds well to questions. Delivers strong presentation skills.
- Written communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style based on audiences and to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectively and openness to others' views. Effectively collaborates with multiple leaders and related disciplines.
- Displays passion and optimism; Aligns with the company's core values and lives the core behaviors. Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision. Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
- Change management - Identifies problems and opportunities and develops workable implementation plans to mitigate problems and to maximize opportunities; Communicates expectations related to changes effectively. Builds commitment and oversees resistance.
- Quality management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Business acumen - Uses strong critical thinking skills to understand business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability. Demonstrates or acquires knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Cost consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.
- Organizational support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
- Strategic Thinking - Understands the big picture and helps others to get it. Anticipates issues and can 'see around corners' as well as think 2-3 years out.
- Decision Making - is thoughtful, measured and consistent using sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions up, down and across.
- Planning/organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently and effectively ; Sets goals and objectives.
- Professionalism - Demonstrates emotional intelligence and approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
Other Personal Characteristics:
- Ownership of outcomes, accountability to the team and a passion for excellence.
- Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks and monetary reimbursement.
- Curious and continuous learner
- Self-aware as a leader
- Energetic motivator of self and others.
- Strong bias for results and action.
- Passionate and creative problem-solver who embraces change and values the exchange of new ideas and feedback.
- Must be comfortable with a high degree of travel
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant real estate and commercial construction experience, including oversight and development of multi-unit commercial properties. CLARITY (SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OWNER PROVIDED ITEMS: FFE, / EXP: HIGH END REST, 2ND GEN DESIGN BUILD & GREEN NEW CONSTRUCTION EXP, IN LINE LOCATIONS VS. FREE STANDING)
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects on time and on budget.
- A blend of real estate and construction experience in retail or restaurants is highly preferred.
- Prior track record of maximizing the value of a real estate portfolio and construction through proactive oversight, efficiencies, and process improvements.
- A Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or similar discipline.
- STRONG WORKING EXPERIENCE W/CFO, CONTROLER
Please send resumes to julie@rockitranch.com
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Sunda LLC
Jan 12, 2025