A Day in the Life of a Director of Development at GridStor
A Director of Development's day is "different every day," involving diverse tasks such as reviewing legal documents, technical studies, and coordinating with various stakeholders including city council members. The role demands constant communication, project management, and proactive scheduling to ensure timely project completion.
Project Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Leadership
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Matthew Gilliland
Director of Development
GridStor
UC Santa Barbara
UCLA Anderson MBA
Environmental & Related Sciences
Energy & Utilities
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Varied daily tasks: A Director of Development's day includes diverse activities such as reviewing legal documents, evaluating technical studies, attending internal and external meetings, and updating project schedules.
2. Collaboration and Communication: The role heavily emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including landowners, consultants, city officials, internal teams, and construction/procurement teams.
3. Project Management and Time Sensitivity: A key aspect is effective project management, requiring constant monitoring of project timelines, anticipating potential delays, and proactive communication to keep everyone informed and aligned.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a director of development look like?
First, a day in the life of a developer is different every day. That's one of the unique things about the role.
A common day might involve getting all of your emails out in the morning and responding to different requests for information. Perhaps you're reviewing a draft lease agreement for a new project and sending it to the landowner for their review.
You might also review a technical study from a consultant, evaluating geotechnical soil conditions or an environmental study. Then, you send your feedback so they can work on your permit application.
You may then have a couple of internal team meetings to coordinate activities and update your team on project status. In the afternoon, you could have a meeting with a city council member to discuss the project.
In the evening, you might respond to more emails and update your project schedule based on new information. This ensures you're keeping an eye on when the project permit will be issued, so your construction and procurement teams can plan accordingly.