Senior Development Manager
About The Position
A growing real estate development company in Northwest Ohio is seeking a Senior Development Manager to help lead and execute multiple commercial, industrial, and workforce housing development projects. The company owns and develops flex industrial parks, commercial buildings, workforce housing communities, and dealership facilities, with developments in planning, construction, or expansion. Projects range from multimillion-dollar commercial and industrial developments to workforce housing communities. The role works directly with ownership and manages multiple active development projects from site planning through construction completion. It coordinates consultants, municipalities, and contractors and may assist ownership in evaluating new development opportunities and land acquisitions. The position offers a base salary of $90,000–$150,000 depending on experience, performance bonuses tied to project milestones and successful completions, and an opportunity to grow into a Director of Development role as the portfolio expands.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in commercial real estate development, construction management, land development, or multifamily development.
- Strong understanding of site development and civil engineering coordination.
- Strong understanding of municipal approvals, zoning, and entitlement processes.
- Strong understanding of construction budgeting and project scheduling.
- Ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced development environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing commercial construction, site development, or land development projects.
- Experience in commercial construction project management.
- Experience in civil engineering land development.
- Experience in commercial, industrial, or multifamily real estate development.
Responsibilities
- Manage development projects from site planning through construction completion.
- Lead and manage architects, civil engineers, contractors, and development consultants.
- Lead entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes with municipalities.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and development timelines.
- Oversee infrastructure development, including utilities, grading, roadways, and site work.
- Manage the contractor bidding and negotiation process.
- Monitor construction progress and maintain cost control.
- Identify and resolve development challenges to keep projects moving forward.
- Assist ownership in evaluating new development opportunities and land acquisitions.
- Provide regular project status updates and reporting.
Benefits
- Performance bonuses tied to project milestones and successful completions.
- Opportunity to grow into a Director of Development role as the development portfolio expands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
