LOCATION: Wild Horse Pass Corporate Center
COMPENSATION: $100,431-$167,247 annually, DOE (Full Range)
HOURS OF WORK: Full-Time
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISORY: Yes
REPORTS TO: WHPDA General Manager

Position Summary:

The position serves as a part of the Senior Management of Wild Horse Pass Development Authority (WHPDA). The position has direct reporting responsibilities to the General Manager of WHPDA and is responsible for oversight of Development and the Development Section. Primary responsibility is implementation of approved WHPDA Master Plan, as well as other projects as directed by the General Manager.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with General Manager to implement phased development plan approved in WHPDA Master Plan.
• Collaborate with General Manager in developing Annual Development Plan, synchronized with Community's goals.
• Assist General Manager in soliciting proposals from qualified professional firms/consultants required for projects.
• Assistant General Manager in prioritizing and assessing proposals/projects based on Community's economic benefit.
• Assist General Manager, WHPDA Senior Project Management, staff and consultants in project deliberation and negotiation.
• Provide General Manager with regular status reports regarding current and future projects, ensuing conformance to all Tribal, Federal, if necessary, state regulatory and local laws.
• Serve as WHPDA Development point of contact to Community Departments, other governmental entities or agencies, Design Professionals, General Contractors, and Consultants.
• Assist Developers and consultants navigate the WHPDA Development, design review process and Community approval process.
• Represent WHPDA at business meetings involving development activities or events relating to WHPDA projects, as directed by General Manager.
• Represent WHPDA at Community and non-community stakeholder meetings, events or functions as assigned or directed by the General Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed by the General Manager.
• Provide leadership and oversight to WHPDA Development Section, Design Professionals, Contractors, and Consultants.
• Assign WHPDA Development Section members specific projects or tasks as directed by the General Manager.
• Assembled qualified professional firms, consultants, as required, for development projects or task completion.
• Ensure project plans for each project includes Feasibility Study (performed by third party consultant, if required), Narrative, Schedule, and Budget.
• Collaborate with Development Section to produce Development Status Report to the General Manager for WHPDA Board Agenda; report shall include Narrative, Schedule, Budget, pertinent comments.
• Collaborate with WHPDA staff, consultants, and other stakeholders, to analyze market trends and conditions, cost indices and asset class mix, in order to make recommendations for negotiating lease terms and conditions.
• Provide oversight of WHPDA Asset Leasing, in order to identify potential tenants, negotiate lease terms & conditions and provide Lease Administration services.
• Ensure Project Managers thoroughly review all pay applications, provide all required back-up information, prior to approval; for their assigned projects.
• Ensure Project Managers develop Quality Control Programs, in order for projects to meet specifications and industry standards. Project Managers and team members shall perform regular site visits and inspections.
• Implement Building Inspection & Maintenance Programs (performed by third party consultant) to ensure that Community owned real estate assets are properly maintained and code compliant.
• Update WHP Design Guidelines (performed by third party consultant. Review projects with WHPDA land assignment, engaged in development or construction activity, for conformance to the Design Guideline.
• Manager the Design Review Committee meetings and schedule.
  

Key Qualifications - Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, architecture, planning or related field of study.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in real estate development management with a minimum of 5 years of Tribal Trust Land development/leasing experience, AZ experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a highs school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid AZ driver's license and provide proof of past driving record for thirty-nine (39) months from the Department of Motor Vehicle GRIC driver's permit will be required, drive certification needed to drive all community vehicles.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen prior to assuming position.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of e

• Knowledge and experience working with the Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Community preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge and experience in land development, planning, construction, and project management.
• Considerable knowledge and experience in sustainable buildings, including energy efficient and renewable systems.
• Highly developed reginal professional real estate development, construction, and design professional network.
• Executive level professionalism, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong public speaking skills, ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong leader, team builder, hands on style of management, proactive problem solver.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize time and responsibilities, in order to over multiple projects.
• Strong administrative, general management skills and ability to exercise sound independent judgement.
• Ability to understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts- familiarity with AIA and ASCE contracts and general conditions.
• Ability to prepare monthly and quarterly reports and analyze capital and operational budgets.
• Knowledge and experience working with Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Community.