Project Development Mgr

Target Hospitality•The Woodlands, TX

22h

About The Position

The Project Development Manager is responsible for leading projects through the early development and pre‑construction phases, ensuring they are fully defined, de‑risked, and ready for successful execution. This role bridges commercial development, utility infrastructure coordination, permitting, estimating, and scheduling, and serves as a critical interface between Business Development, Engineering, and Construction teams. The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of experience in project development, infrastructure, or construction environments, with strong knowledge of utility infrastructure including power, water, wastewater, telecom/fiber, and gas systems.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in project development, construction management, or related roles
Demonstrated experience with utility infrastructure planning and coordination
Strong understanding of pre‑construction processes, permitting, and early cost modeling
Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel across different geographic jurisdictions
Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
Experience supporting largescale commercial, industrial, energy, or infrastructure projects
Familiarity with modular construction or accelerated delivery models
Experience working with utility companies, municipalities, and regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

Lead project development activities from initial concept through construction handoff
Define project scope, baseline assumptions, risks, and execution strategy early in the lifecycle
Develop and manage preliminary budgets, cost models, and schedule development
Coordinate feasibility studies, site due diligence, and constructability reviews
Maintain development risk registers and drive mitigation strategies prior to mobilization
Serve as primary lead for utility infrastructure coordination, including: Electric power (temporary and permanent), Water and wastewater, Natural gas, Telecom and fiber
Engage directly with utility providers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
Support utility applications, service agreements, and infrastructure extension plans
Coordinate offsite utility scopes with civil engineers and internal construction teams
Manage permitting strategy and timelines across local, state, and utility authorities
Coordinate zoning, land use, environmental, and building permit requirements
Support entitlement approval processes and ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements
Track permit status and critical path impacts
Support or lead early estimating efforts and cost validation in partnership with estimating teams
Help coordinate the development of project schedules and milestone dates
Ensure a clean, structured handoff to Project Management and Field Execution teams
Participate in turnover meetings to ensure scope, cost, and risk alignment
Act as a cross‑functional integrator between Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
Support client and stakeholder presentations during the development phase
Provide clear, executive‑level updates on development progress, risks, and decisions