Development Project Manager

BTM Ventures LLC•Southfield, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Our impossible goal: 200 stands and $500M in revenue by 2028. Our goal: scale rapidly without breaking development timelines, budgets, or brand standards. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Manage the development process from feasibility through entitlements, permitting, design, and construction handoff.
Lead engineering and technical delivery of new 7 Brew stand development projects.
Coordinate and oversee civil engineering, architectural consultants, and third-party vendors.
Ensure designs align with project goals, constructability, operational efficiency, budgets, and brand standards.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk tracking.
Coordinate with local municipalities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to proactively minimize delays.
Lead feasibility and due diligence efforts including utility research, pre-application meetings, and constructability analysis.
Support preliminary pro forma development and identify project risks early.
Oversee entitlement and permitting strategy, submissions, public meetings, and agency reviews.
Resolve design conflicts and technical challenges quickly and effectively.
Support construction teams by assisting with field conflicts, technical issues, and unforeseen conditions.
Translate technical issues into clear business implications for leadership.
Provide regular reporting and project updates to operations and executive leadership.
Participate in construction administration activities including change orders, pay application reviews, schedule updates, and quality coordination.
Continuously improve prototype plan sets to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate operational pain points.
Maintain organized project documentation and ensure adherence to internal governance and approval processes.