Real Estate Development Project Manager

DCR Services and Construction • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the end-to-end redevelopment of a historic 1909 masonry building into a ~26-key boutique hotel in Detroit's urban core. This role oversees a total rehabilitation with historic district approvals, Brownfield incentives, and a complex capital stack (Opportunity Zone, Brownfield TIF, conventional debt). You will manage entitlements, design, construction, operator selection, and financing through delivery.

Requirements

• Experience managing entitlements and approvals (zoning, BSEED, Historic District Commission, building permits).
• Experience with Brownfield Plans and Act 381 TIF.
• Experience with environmental due diligence (Phase I/II ESA, BEA), remediation, and compliance reporting.
• Experience supporting capital stack assembly and managing lender due diligence.
• Experience directing A/E teams and ensuring compliance with historic preservation standards.
• Experience leading RFP and selection processes for operators.
• Experience leading GC/CM selection and AIA contract negotiation.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Experience with project closeout procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Boutique hotel development experience
• Historic building rehabilitation experience
• Experience with Opportunity Zones
• Familiarity with the City of Detroit's development processes

Responsibilities

• Drive City of Detroit approvals (zoning, BSEED, Historic District Commission) and building permits; coordinate hearing schedules and submittals.
• Oversee the Brownfield Plan for the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) with Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) staff support; develop and route EGLE/MSF Work Plans for Act 381 TIF (environmental and non-environmental eligible activities).
• Oversee Phase I/II ESA, Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA), and Due Care documentation; manage remediation, response activities, and compliance reporting.
• Support capital stack assembly (senior debt, OZ equity, Brownfield TIF, grants); manage lender due diligence, third-party reports, and monthly draws.
• Direct A/E teams through concept ? DD ? CD; ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and city historic guidelines; lead value engineering while protecting scope.
• Lead the RFP and selection process for the hotel operator; integrate operating standards and pre-opening requirements into design and schedule.
• Lead GC/CM selection and AIA contract negotiation; chair OAC meetings; track schedule, submittals, RFIs, COs, QA/QC, commissioning, and safety.
• Maintain integrated master schedule, cost report, contingency log, and risk register; deliver clear executive and lender dashboards.
• Coordinate TCO/C.O., punchlist, warranties, O&M manuals, training, and stabilization handoff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees