Development Project Manager
About The Position
Brewtopia is hiring a Development Project Manager to lead development projects for its expanding 7 Brew franchise group. The role manages projects from site feasibility through entitlement, design, permitting, and construction handoff, with an emphasis on schedule, budget, coordination, permit readiness, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. The position is hybrid in Southfield, Michigan, with travel to project sites as needed. The expected project load is approximately 20 projects, representing about 45% of the Michigan portfolio. The Development Project Manager leads technical delivery of new stand projects and coordinates consultants, vendors, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and internal teams. The role oversees due diligence, utility research, constructability reviews, approvals, permitting, design coordination, construction administration, and project reporting. It also supports process improvement, accurate project documentation, compliance with company standards, and clear communication of project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 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 or pro formas.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Procore.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to work across municipalities, consultants, operations, and executive teams.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems proactively, and drive 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned development projects from site approval through turnover, including feasibility, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design, and construction handoff.
- Lead technical delivery of new 7 Brew stand development projects in alignment with company goals, brand standards, budgets, schedules, and operational requirements.
- Coordinate and manage project consultants and vendors, including civil, architectural, structural, MEP, building manufacturers, and other third-party partners.
- Oversee due diligence, utility research, constructability reviews, pre-application meetings, and permitting strategies to identify and mitigate risks.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and pipeline reporting.
- Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction to obtain approvals and minimize delays.
- Manage entitlement and permitting processes, including submissions, agency reviews, public meetings, and regulatory compliance.
- Resolve design conflicts, technical challenges, and field issues, and support construction teams during project execution.
- Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and executive leadership to deliver projects and achieve operational readiness.
- Provide leadership with clear business updates, regular status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations.
- Support construction administration, including change orders, pay application reviews, schedule updates, and quality assurance.
- Improve development processes, prototype plan sets, and project documentation to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support growth.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal governance, approval processes, and company standards.
Benefits
- Performance bonus opportunity.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects shaping Brewtopia’s future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
