At Dakota, we understand the importance of delivering immediate feedback to our team members, we frequently recognize and reward outstanding performance, and we promote from within. Our culture encourages mentoring, coaching, and cross-departmental training. Our strategic objectives include an active professional development program that keeps our employees current in all aspects of their work and our industry.
Our team members thrive on collaboration, accentuate the positive, and focus on delivering creative solutions that help ensure successful outcomes for our multifamily housing projects and the people who live in them. At Dakota, we all do what it takes to get the job done. With projects throughout New England, New York, and the Mid-Atlantic states, and a flexible work schedule for all employees no matter their location, we operate in a hybrid work environment that encourages a healthy life-work balance. At the same time, our deep-rooted culture promotes friendship, respect, diversity, and caring.
If you would like to work with us at Dakota, please review the open positions posted below or send us your resume. If we have an appropriate opportunity for you, we will get in touch.
Open Positions
Job Information: Development Director (paycheck.com)
We are seeking a dedicated and mission driven Development Director to join our Development Team to support efforts to grow our portfolio of affordable and mixed-income multi-family housing projects. This Development Director will have responsibility for implementing real estate development projects from conception through closing, construction, lease-up and stabilization. The Development Director is expected to deliver each project on schedule and within budget, while meeting our high-quality standards. The Development Directors duties and responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:
Project profitability and schedule and its related impact on the corporate finances. Develop and maintain professional relationships with state and federal funding agencies, staying apprised of available programs, requirements, and initiatives. Develop and maintain professional relationships with joint venture partners, investors, and municipalities. Assist in the selection of sites, manage due diligence, prepare project feasibility analysis, and develop the pro forma and financial structuring. Coordinate and oversee the structuring, assembly, and review of funding applications. Maintain project budget, complete sources and uses and monthly updates of costs to complete. Coordinate professional team to obtain project entitlements. Attend meetings as required to obtain entitlements, which may require multi-state travel. Select and negotiate third party agreements with design professionals (e.g., architects, engineers, etc.) and direct them on design development and review, adhering to Dakota building specifications and standards. Select and negotiate agreements with project consultants (e.g., attorneys, historic, housing, etc.). Obtain required third party studies (market study, appraisals, environmental reviews). Manage third party contracts and billings. Coordinate pre-syndication and lender effort (equity, construction loans, permanent loans). Lead the project closing process. Manage design and construction teams to ensure the timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness of project. Represent the owner at construction meetings and resolve issues related to design implementation, schedule, permits, third- party professionals responsibilities and requisition reviews. Review and approve construction funding requisitions. Review and approve construction change orders. Assist in preparation of requisitions and submission to lenders and equity providers and ensure timely funding of requisitions. Determine all regulatory requirements for the issuance of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, and other permits from the local municipality and direct the contractor and third-party professionals to perform their required roles. Oversee preparation of the construction punch list and ensure work completion. Assist in preparing final project cost certification for 8609 issuance and regulatory agreement filings. Ensure scheduled collection of developer fees. Coordinate with our Asset Management team and 3rd party management company throughout development process and successfully hand off project once complete. Other related duties as assigned.
Job Information: Construction Superintendent (paycheck.com)
Construction Superintendent
We are looking for a Superintendent for our projects in MA/RI. The Superintendent is responsible for the safe and timely completion of each assigned project and for ensuring all work is completed in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and local codes. The Superintendent will supervise all subcontractors and vendors daily to ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and that compliant work be performed. Conflicts or unapproved deviations from approved design documents should be communicated to the Project Executive for resolution.
Responsibilities:
Responsible to lead site team from construction start through project closing as a liaison Ensure contract scope is understood by the entire site management team Assist with the development and maintenance of the baseline production schedule for the project, ensuring proper sequencing of construction activities to allow subcontractors to operate efficiently and profitably Oversee a safe working environment. Apply, implement, and follow all safety measures and maintain throughout the life of the project. Administer and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan Assemble, maintain and file all MSDS requirements Assist with the buyout and preconstruction process as required for the project. Communicate with project team regarding ASIs, RFIs, and Material Submittals and any other changes. Maintain all project asbuilts Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution Maintain daily log of activities on the jobsite Strong knowledge on civil/site division and utilities for ground up project. Walk the project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by project team Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel and maintain a positive working environment for the entire site team Maintain professionalism and integrity in all contacts and dealings Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion Gather project material submittals and maintain records of approvals at the job-site Open the jobsite at beginning of the day and secure the jobsite at the end of the day