Real Estate Development Manager

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: On Site - Denver, CO, United States

Salary: $110,000-$160,000

Skills: Real estate development, Financial analysis, Entitlement process, Excel modeling, Project management

About the Real Estate Company / The Opportunity:

Join a dynamic organization in the real estate sector, focusing on multifamily and commercial property development in Dallas, TX. As a Real Estate Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovative projects from initial land acquisition through to successful completion and transition to asset management. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, manage significant development functions, and help shape the urban landscape of Dallas.

Responsibilities:

• Lead underwriting efforts for multifamily and commercial development projects, ensuring robust financial and risk assessments.
• Assist with site and building design, layout, and specification development in collaboration with architects and engineers.
• Coordinate with municipal and government agencies to obtain necessary entitlements and permits.
• Support initial land purchases, due diligence, and structuring as part of new development opportunities.
• Oversee and manage external contractors, architects, engineers, and third-party service providers.
• Prepare and manage project contracts, documents, scheduling, and budgets.
• Produce investment committee and board memos, including detailed reviews of plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Attend design and job site meetings, monitoring construction quality and schedule adherence.
• Manage all budgets, proformas, and approve draw requests and changes in project scope.
• Interface with acquisition, accounting, finance, legal, and asset management teams to integrate new projects.
• Supervise transition of completed projects to asset management and secure all closing deliverables.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in real estate, finance, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of proven experience in multifamily or commercial development, or real estate finance.
• Expertise in creating complex Excel financial models and performing detailed analysis.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with entitlement processes and zoning matters.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, with ability to motivate, mentor, and communicate effectively.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Confidence to work independently in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Experience coordinating due diligence or land acquisition processes.
• Advanced knowledge of business principles for strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Superior multi-tasking skills and strong follow-through capabilities.
• Ability to assimilate market data and development cost information to inform project decisions.