Real Estate Development Specialist - Lakeland (Project Management)

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It's satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

The Real Estate Strategy department at Publix is responsible for selecting new store locations and creating a multi-year market strategy, which includes identifying properties to lease or buy, recommending remodels for existing stores, and replacing facilities. Within the department, the Real Estate Development Specialist assists in overseeing the development and redevelopment of Publix owned shopping centers and helps secure Landbank sites for future development. Ideal candidates generate solutions to improve work processes.

In Publix's corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. Many of Publix's corporate offices offer work from home up to two days a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.

What you'll do

• assist development managers in creating a detailed budget which is incorporated into the Real Estate Committee (REC) and Real Estate Investment Committee (REIC) packages to approve the sites and the investment in the projects
• collaborate with real estate managers, civil engineers, and architects on shopping center site plans, retail tenant space, and liquor store buildout criteria
• manage the due diligence process for new development and redevelopment projects
• oversee project closeout process for new store openings
• negotiate development-related agreements while ensuring compliance with approved budgets and project timelines
• hire, train, and manage intern candidates

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• at least one year with Publix in the Real Estate department or at least five years with Publix or at least two years commercial real estate industry in a management position
• intermediate Excel and Word Microsoft Office skills
• basic Outlook and SharePoint Microsoft Office skills
• strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• strong, problem solving, critical thinking, and negotiation skills
• ability to multi-task and demonstrate creativity by thinking outside the box
• ability to build consensus and achieve buy-in from others
• ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously and to handle stressful situations on numerous projects
• willingness to spend multiple hours in a vehicle, often more than eight hours per day
• willingness to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as business needs require
• must be at least 20 years old
• must have a valid driver's license and maintain an excellent driving record

• CPA, MBA or master's degree in an analytical discipline such as Finance or Accounting. Coursework in project management, development, and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), or Computer Aided Design (CAD) familiarity.
• CCIM, or formal real estate development training in subjects such as due diligence, entitlement, impact fees, water management issues and land use issues
• five or more years of experience in the commercial real estate industry with development, project management, construction, site selection, leasing, contract negotiation, real estate finance, and/or related business experience
• basic knowledge of Compass and Landmark software systems
• advanced Excel Microsoft Office skills
• intermediate Outlook Microsoft Office skills
• basic AutoCAD computer software skills
• knowledge of regulatory development processes including planning, zoning and the comprehensive land use plan amendment process and the Florida Department of Community Affairs process
• knowledge of economics, return on investment, market rents, land costs, site work, construction costs, growth-related and planning issues
• knowledge and understanding of core due diligence requirements (title, survey, environmental, geotechnical findings, etc.)
• knowledge of site planning issues related to traffic patterns, parking patterns, ingress and egress, co-tenancy, loading and unloading store
• knowledge of socio-economic and demographic information related to a specific site, area, or region
• ability to monitor the productivity of store locations, including the ability to analyze sales and profit reports
• knowledge of Publix's real estate operations
• knowledge of Publix's policies and procedures

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)