Development Manager

About the role

The Development Manager will play a critical, execution-focused role supporting a growing development platform, reporting directly to senior leadership. This position offers hands-on ownership across multiple projects simultaneously, with exposure spanning design management, entitlements, and construction delivery. It is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong, detail-oriented professional seeking to accelerate within an active, scaling pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution across 3-5 active development and redevelopment projects
• Lead design coordination with architects, engineers, and consultants from concept through construction
• Oversee due diligence and entitlement processes, including municipal approvals and site feasibility
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking milestones across design, permitting, and construction
• Maintain development budgets, manage cost tracking, and coordinate change orders and construction financials
• Possess strong technical and design literacy, with the ability to engage effectively with architects and consultants
• Work with construction teams and general contractors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leasing, asset management, and investment teams to support broader portfolio performance

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in commercial real estate development, construction, or a related field
• Background in development, or architecture transitioning into development, or construction/project management within commercial real estate
• Proven experience managing projects through execution phases, including design, entitlements, and construction
• Strong technical and design literacy, with the ability to engage effectively with architects and consultants
• Working knowledge of development financials, budgeting, and project scheduling tools
• Highly organized, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in a similar role
• Experience with project management software and tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Real Estate Development
• Design Coordination
• Entitlements and Permitting
• Budgeting and Financial Management
• Team Leadership

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 depending on level/experience
• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package

Pay

• $120,000 to $150,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time