A

Ambrose

Industrial and e-commerce real estate development

Development Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
In Person
Real EstateReal Estate Development

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, finance, and/or real estate.
  • At least five years of experience in the commercial real estate development field.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and budgets.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to anticipate and mitigate development risks.
  • Knowledge of the entitlement and municipal approval process.
Responsibilities
  • Identify, conduct due diligence for, underwrite, and acquire strategic land positions.
  • Oversee due-diligence consultants, including survey, geotechnical, environmental, legal, zoning, and permitting consultants.
  • Review survey and title information, easements, environmental data, zoning, governing-agency requirements, and utilities.
  • Lead the creation and documentation of easements and covenants, conditions, and restrictions.
  • Interact with municipal staff during the entitlement process, including zoning and plan commission approvals.
  • Oversee third-party preconstruction and design personnel.
  • Create predevelopment budgets and schedules.
  • Support requests for proposal responses and lease negotiations, including site plan design, building layouts, underwriting updates, and proposal-document drafting.
  • Monitor and report design and preconstruction schedules, budgets, and scope against approved plans and pro forma.
  • Manage general-contractor selection and contract negotiations.
  • Lead design development and value-engineering efforts.
  • Mitigate risks related to change orders, delays, and cost overruns.
  • Review monthly development draws and submit approval recommendations.
  • Report project status, including schedule performance, contingency usage, quality issues, allowance status, and change orders.
  • Coordinate early tenant-fixturing access to support lease commencement.
  • Participate in the turnover process to internal or third-party property-management personnel.
  • Coordinate tenant-improvement design and buildout.
  • Assist with acquisition and disposition processes, primarily in due-diligence matters.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in industrial, e-commerce, or data-center development.

About the company

Ambrose Property Group develops and manages industrial and e-commerce real estate in the logistics market, focusing on strategic development opportunities from its Indianapolis base. Their offerings include real estate development and management services for facilities that support e-commerce and distribution needs. The company delivers projects by pursuing precise execution and a strong focus on user experience, using a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach with clients. Ambrose differentiates itself through a hands-on development mindset, award-winning recognition (2020 Industrial Developer of the Year by NAIOP Indiana), and a commitment to client satisfaction and strategic growth. The goal is to help customers grow their logistics and e-commerce operations by delivering targeted development opportunities and high-quality facilities that meet their needs.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

2008

Get referred to Ambrose

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ambrose sold a 554,000-SF Louisiana logistics facility for $57.6 million in August 2026.
  • Boston Scientific's $138 million Plainfield investment validates Ambrose's site selection and demand capture.
  • Courtney Schneider joined in June 2026, expanding Mountain States capital deployment and leasing coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Speculative Buildings I and II at Plainfield need leases before Q1 2027 stabilization.
  • Ambrose's $1,000,000 scholarship pledge does nothing to offset project and financing execution risk.
  • A single soft industrial cycle could freeze exits, threatening the expansion model by 2027.

What makes Ambrose unique

  • Aasif Bade built Ambrose from an internship pathway into a vertically integrated platform.
  • Ambrose controls acquisition, development, leasing, and operations across industrial logistics real estate.
  • Plainfield Innovation Park spans 720 acres, creating a rare long-duration Midwest buildout.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Company News

REJournals
Oct 9th, 2026
Ambrose breaks ground on second phase of logistics park in Whitestown.

Ambrose breaks ground on second phase of logistics park in Whitestown. October 9, 2026 Ambrose broke ground on Buildings V and VI of Indianapolis Logistics Park - Northwest, a 104-acre modern industrial park in Whitestown, Indiana, within the Greater Indianapolis market. The construction of the properties on a speculative basis commences Phase II of the park's master-planned development. Both properties are targeted for completion in summer 2027. This milestone follows the recent disposition of Building III at the park, which is fully leased to a global healthcare services and products company. The park's other existing buildings are also fully occupied, with Building I occupied by Safavieh, Building II by KattSafe and Royal Interpack and Building IV by Amazon. Once completed, Building V will offer approximately 182,000 SF of space for lease including 2,800 SF of office space with a minimum divisibility of 45,000 SF. The property, which is targeting LEED Silver certification, will feature a 32-foot clear height, a seven-inch-thick reinforced slab, 4,000 amps of power, dock-high and grade-level doors, and ample auto and trailer parking. Building VI will offer approximately 765,000 SF of space for lease, including 2,800 SF of office space with a minimum divisibility of 380,000 square feet. The building, which is also targeting LEED Silver certification, will feature a 40-foot clear height, an eight-inch-thick unreinforced slab, 8,000 amps of power, dock-high and grade-level doors, and ample auto and trailer parking. Situated within the Northwest industrial submarket of Indianapolis, the property is located just an eight-minute drive from I-465 via I-865, offering convenient connectivity to I-65, I-70, I-69, and I-74; and a 25-minute drive to Indianapolis International Airport, placing the property within a one-day's drive of 50% of the U.S. population. The general contractor on the project is Compass Commercial Construction, with design services provided by Curran Architecture and Kimley-Horn. The Indianapolis-based Colliers International team is managing leasing and marketing for the property. Ambrose has partnered with Fifth Third Bank on the construction loan. The offsite infrastructure work is being completed by The Peterson Company.

KCBD
Aug 27th, 2026
New facilities and expansions projected to create 174 Jobs and over $67 million in capital investment.

New facilities and expansions projected to create 174 Jobs and over $67 million in capital investment. By KCBD Staff Published: Aug. 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM PDT | Updated: 5 hours ago Provided by Lubbock Economic Development Alliance LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - Businesses across a wide range of industries and sizes, from nationwide operations to family-owned companies, continue to choose Lubbock as their place to grow. Terracon Engineering Consultants, Paramount Hardware and Supply, Redemption Aero, Ambrose, and Seals Commercial Holdings, LLC are helping drive community and economic growth by providing career opportunities for citizens and graduates in Lubbock through their business expansion projects in West Texas. Altogether, these businesses are projected to bring Lubbock tens of millions of dollars in new capital investment to the tax rolls and 174 new jobs, with a combined annual payroll of $11 million. Terracon Engineering Consultants, an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, is expanding its presence in Lubbock with a $6 million capital investment and the creation of 75 new jobs. The development represents continued growth in Lubbock's professional and technical services sector, bringing new employment opportunities and investment to the community. "At Terracon, we continually strive to be 'Best at People,' and Lubbock continues to be a key market for making that happen," said the West Texas Director of Regional Operations, Erin Loyd. "With its central location in West Texas, Lubbock provides high-quality talent in critical roles such as engineers, scientists and technicians. The expanding Lubbock facility will serve as an epicenter for our growing client demand while continuing to meet our standard of exceptional service." Paramount Hardware and Supply is a locally owned construction supply company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the region. As the company continues to grow, Paramount is expanding Lubbock operations to strengthen its distribution capabilities and better serve customers across West Texas. The expansion will include $3.8 million in investments to the company's facilities, along with the creation of 15 jobs, to support increased capacity and position Paramount Hardware and Supply for continued long-term growth in the region. Redemption Aero is developing a new aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operation in Lubbock and is currently undergoing the FAA Part 145 certification process. Once certified, the facility will provide services including inspection, maintenance, repair and return-to-service for commercial aircraft components and parts. Redemption Aero is investing an estimated $3.65 million to retrofit an existing facility, helping expand specialized aviation maintenance capabilities and support the commercial aviation supply chain in the region. The company plans to create 54 new primary jobs, with employees projected to earn $62.8 million over the next 10 years. Ambrose is an Indianapolis-based developer representing a U.S. automotive parts distributor looking to establish a new distribution facility in the Lubbock Business Park. Overall, this project is expected to bring a total investment of $14 million and 30 new jobs to Lubbock. Due to a limited number of large industrial buildings in Lubbock, local developer Seals Commercial Holdings, LLC is investing $40 million to build a 350,000-square-foot cross-dock speculative facility for traditional manufacturing and distribution operations. The addition will provide a turnkey facility that offers companies a streamlined way to establish operations, creating an opportunity for investment in its community and workforce expansion. "These new investments and jobs reflect Lubbock's continued strength as a crucial hub for a diverse range of industries," said President and CEO of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, John Osborne. "This growth creates new opportunities for our citizens and graduates, while generating economic benefits that extend throughout our entire region." The new facilities and expansions are projected to create a combined 174 Jobs and over $67 million in capital investment. About Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Since its inception in 2004, LEDA has assisted 330 companies with their expansion or relocation to Lubbock. These companies are committed to creating 14,433 jobs and investing more than $3.3 billion in new capital improvements that have resulted in $2.4 billion in value-added impact to the Lubbock area.

Business Wire
Mar 31st, 2026
Ambrose and PREA Foundation unveil Opportunity Scholarship Program for the next generation of commercial Real Estate leaders.

Ambrose and PREA Foundation unveil Opportunity Scholarship Program for the next generation of commercial Real Estate leaders. Five-year program will support 50 internships for students annually across the industry through 2030 INDIANAPOLIS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Ambrose, a vertically integrated real estate investment manager that specializes in acquiring, developing and operating modern industrial, logistics and e-commerce real estate, in partnership with the Pension Real Estate Association ("PREA") Foundation, today announced the launch of the Ambrose x PREA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Program, which will fund 50 internship scholarships annually to support the next generation of leaders in commercial real estate. Ambrose has pledged $1,000,000 to support the five-year program. The program, which is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds, aims to remove financial roadblocks and open meaningful doors in an industry historically characterized by higher barriers to entry and career advancement. Students who have accepted an internship through a PREA Foundation-funded program and expressed a financial need to pursue a career in the commercial real estate and/or finance sectors will be considered for the scholarships. The program's inaugural 2026 Scholars Class will be announced later this spring. "As a direct beneficiary of an internship program that opened the doors to the start of my successful industrial real estate career, I am proud that Ambrose is playing such an impactful role in cultivating the future talent pipeline of our industry," said Aasif Bade, Founder and CEO of Ambrose. "Programs such as this provide the practical experience, exposure, foundational knowledge and inspiration that is critical for a young person's career trajectory. I am grateful for the support and partnership of the PREA Foundation as we help to create life-changing opportunities for the next generation of innovative young professionals who will have a positive and enduring impact on our industry for many decades to come." PREA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of PREA, a non-profit trade organization representing the global institutional real estate investment industry. The Foundation's mission is to advance the interests and values of the institutional real estate investment community by creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to access and excel in the industry. They provide grant funds to create programs that equip emerging talent with the skills, experiences and opportunities needed for long-term career success in the real estate industry. "Ambrose's investment reflects the kind of leadership that defines our industry at its best," said Dr. Ivan Barron, Executive Director of the PREA Foundation. "Aasif's journey is a powerful example of what access and opportunity can unlock, and his decision to pay that forward will create transformative pathways for more than 200 students to enter and advance in commercial real estate. By addressing financial barriers at a critical moment, this scholarship helps ensure that emerging talent can pursue and sustain long-term careers in our industry." About Ambrose Ambrose is a vertically integrated investment manager focused exclusively on acquiring, developing and operating modern industrial, logistics and e-commerce real estate throughout the United States. Founded in 2008, the firm pairs institutional expertise with a people-first approach to drive performance and progress, partnering with leading global occupiers of logistics and manufacturing assets. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Denver and Cincinnati. For more information, visit ambrosepg.com. About PREA Founded in 1979, the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) is a non-profit trade association for the global institutional real estate investment industry. PREA currently lists over 700 corporate member firms across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. PREA members include public and corporate pension funds, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, investment advisory firms, REITs, developers, real estate operating companies and industry service providers.

France Media
May 20th, 2025
Ambrose Breaks Ground on 248,000 SF Building at Indianapolis Logistics Park - Northwest

Ambrose partnered with Horizon Bank on the construction financing for Buildings II and IV.