Athena Recruiting

Our client is a national, privately held investment and development firm based in Kentucky. CLIENT has a 60-year history of developing world class hotels, offices, residential and mixed-use developments in 22+ states across the US. The company has $1B assets under management, has built over 25M square feet, and generously invested in communities with $2.4M in corporate and foundation giving in 2022.

Current projects include a mixed-use development offering spectacular views and Cincinnati. The project includes a music venue, hotels, office buildings, multi-family, retail and residential condominiums. Other projects include a 650 acre mixed use development along with multiple projects in Denver Colorado. The position is multifaceted and involves engagement and responsibility for a variety of project details throughout the lifecycle of projects making this a unique opportunity to gain a wide variety of experience. A summary of some of the areas of responsibility is listed below and may vary depending on the current project.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with or assume responsibility for the overall design and planning of buildings, landscaping, and other physical aspects of the project.
• Develop timeline and cost schedules for required due diligence items and the overall project.
• Update in a timely manner construction and development budgets and project proformas.
• Develop financial proforma models and work on various market and input assumptions.
• Assist with executing the development and construction of projects in various stages.
• Coordination & selection of interior and exterior finishes and all other activities and functions that are customarily incorporated into the development of projects.
• Secure required entitlements, zone changes, variances and other approvals necessary to permit the intended development.
• Secure all necessary permits and/or approvals in accordance with the project schedule. Complete market research to help determine project feasibility.
• Travel to project sites as necessary to execute duties and responsibilities herein.

Mixed Use Development: Specific to the project, responsibility for the orderly and effective design of the various components of the project, including the planning for the river frontage, recreational and entertainment events, public areas, hardscape, landscape, exterior décor, material selections, and other components unique to the project. Work with the architect to create project design standards, signage guidelines, and other standards to ensure a uniform, cohesive project design. Secure project vendors, negotiate best pricing and contracts, set schedules in concert with the master project plans, and value engineer in a collective way throughout the process with an eye to saving on each element that is within our control to manage and direct.

Requirements

MUST have some ground up experience with MF/Hotel

• 8-10+ years experience in commercial development/construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, or financial preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Logical mindset
• Strong leadership and a sense of urgency.
• Self-starter
• Professional and proactive work ethic.

Athena Recruiting