Development Project Manager

Location: Hybrid - Southfield, Michigan | Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About the Role

At Brewtopia, it’s more than coffee — it’s about building the infrastructure that powers disciplined growth. As a fast-growing 7 Brew franchise group expanding across multiple states, development execution is critical to scaling intelligently and efficiently. Before a stand ever opens, strong development leadership ensures sites are viable, entitlements move efficiently, and projects are designed for operational success. To do that, we need a Development Project Manager who not only manages projects — but drives the systems, coordination, and execution required to move projects from feasibility through permit-ready delivery. This role is proactive, execution-focused, and systems-driven.

Your mission is to lead Brewtopia development projects from site feasibility through entitlement, design, permitting, and construction handoff: on schedule, within budget, fully coordinated and permit-ready, and designed for operational efficiency and scalability. Development performance is not reactive. You own progress — feasibility, entitlement strategy, consultant coordination, design execution, and project readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned development projects from site approval through turnover, including feasibility, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design, and construction handoff.
• Lead the technical delivery of new 7 Brew stand development projects while ensuring alignment with company goals, brand standards, budgets, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate and manage all project consultants and vendors, including civil, architectural, structural, MEP, building manufacturers, and other third-party partners.
• Oversee due diligence activities, utility research, constructability reviews, pre-application meetings, and permitting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and pipeline reporting.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain approvals and minimize project delays.
• Manage entitlement and permitting processes, including submissions, agency reviews, public meetings, and regulatory compliance.
• Resolve design conflicts, technical challenges, and field issues while supporting construction teams throughout project execution.
• Collaborate closely with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.
• Translate technical project information into clear business updates, providing regular status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support construction administration activities, including change orders, pay application reviews, schedule updates, and quality assurance.
• Continuously improve development processes, prototype plan sets, and project documentation to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support scalable growth.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal governance, approval processes, and company standards.

Project Load: Approximately 45% of Michigan portfolio (~20 projects).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in real estate development and/or construction project management.
• Strong understanding of entitlements, permitting, design coordination, and construction administration.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and basic financial models/pro formas.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Procore.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across municipalities, consultants, operations, and executive teams.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving problems proactively, and driving accountability.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED, or CCM.
• Experience negotiating AIA or similar consultant and contractor agreements.
• Experience in QSR, retail, or multi-site development environments.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment.
• Be part of high-impact projects that shape the future of Brewtopia.
• Hybrid role with travel to project sites as needed.

Pay

$115K - $125K annually, based on experience. Performance bonus opportunity.