Job Overview
The Development Manager leads real estate projects from early feasibility through design, municipal approvals, and pre‑construction. This role manages planning, consultant teams, technical coordination, and entitlement strategy to ensure projects advance efficiently and meet design, financial, and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong development knowledge, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to navigate complex urban planning and approval environments.
Duties
- Manage projects from feasibility through design, rezoning, site plan approval, pre-construction readiness, permitting and occupancy
- Lead municipal approvals processes (OPA, ZBA, SPA, Minor Variance), ensuring alignment with planning policy and regulatory requirements
- Maintain development schedules, critical paths, and entitlement milestones; prepare updates for internal stakeholders
- Attend municipal meetings, public consultations, and stakeholder sessions; support presentation materials and briefing notes
- Direct and coordinate architects, engineers, planners, environmental consultants, and other partners
- Lead RFP processes, evaluate proposals, negotiate fees, and onboard consultants Collaborate with internal teams—including construction, marketing, and finance—to ensure cross‑department alignment
- Review drawings, reports, and technical submissions for consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Support design development with input on feasibility, constructability, and cost‑effective solutions
- Conduct site due diligence, zoning reviews, market research, and early‑stage feasibility assessments
- Support pro forma development, budgeting, and project forecasting with the finance team
- Review consultant invoices, progress summaries, and budget variances to ensure alignment with approved plans
- Provide mentorship to junior development staff
- Support marketing, sales readiness, and community engagement initiatives as projects approach launch
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 4+ years of progressive experience in real estate development, urban planning, or pre‑construction coordination
- Experience managing mid-rise or high-rise projects through municipal approvals and entitlement processes
- Strong ability to interpret and comment on drawings, technical reports, and planning documents
- Knowledge of zoning by‑laws, planning policy, and municipal approvals (OPA, ZBA, SPA, CoA)
- Proficiency in financial analysis, feasibility modeling, and budgeting fundamentals
- Strong coordination, communication, and consultant management skills
- Proficiency and familiarity with Excel, MS Project, CAD, Revit, and Bluebeam or Adobe is required
This role offers the chance to guide impactful development projects across the full lifecycle, working closely with leadership, consultants, municipal partners, and internal teams. You’ll shape project vision, coordinate approvals, and ensure well‑designed, feasible outcomes aligned with company goals.
For someone who enjoys urban development, complex problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, this is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to a team committed to thoughtful planning, proactive communication, and continuous improvement.
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Driver's License and reliable access to a vehicle?
- How many years of experience do you have managing mid- and/or high-rise projects?
Work Location: In person
