Development Manager

We are looking for a smart, driven, and highly organized Development Manager to join our team. This is a mid-level position ideal for candidates with 2-5 years of experience in real estate, construction, or related fields. The role will help lead and manage the full development lifecycle for industrial projects -including site viability, entitlement, design, construction, tenant improvement coordination and occupancy. Additionally, the role will assist in any and all capital expenditure projects associated with building acquisitions., Pre-Development & Due Diligence

• Prepare and manage pre-development budgets, including hard costs, soft costs, and contingency analysis for prospective acquisitions and development sites.
• Conduct construction-related due diligence on acquisition targets, including site assessments, feasibility studies, and review of existing conditions.
• Collaborate with the investment team to evaluate project economics and identify value-engineering opportunities early in the process.
• Assess entitlement risk, timeline, and cost during underwriting to support go/no-go decisions.

Design Coordination

• Manage and coordinate the design team, including civil engineers, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and architects from schematic design through construction documents.
• Review and provide comments on design documents to ensure alignment with project budget, schedule, and program requirements.
• Drive value engineering and constructability reviews throughout the design process.
• Coordinate consultant scopes, contracts, and deliverable schedules.

Entitlements & Permitting

• Lead and manage the entitlement process, including zoning applications, conditional use permits, variances, and site plan approvals.
• Coordinate with municipal agencies, planning departments, and utility providers to advance project approvals.
• Engage with legal counsel, consultants, and community stakeholders as needed to navigate the entitlement process.
• Maintain and track entitlement schedules and escalate risks proactively.

Construction Management

• Manage the general contractor bid and selection process, including scope development, RFP preparation, and bid leveling.
• Oversee construction execution from groundbreaking through substantial completion and certificate of occupancy, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct regular site visits and owner's representative meetings to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Review and approve pay applications, change orders, and RFIs in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed project budgets, schedules, and monthly reporting for ownership.
• Manage close-out documentation, warranties, and punch lists.

Capital Expenditures & Tenant Improvements

• Oversee capital expenditure projects across the existing portfolio, including roof replacements, parking lot improvements, dock door upgrades, and building system replacements.
• Manage tenant improvement construction for new and renewing tenants, coordinating with the leasing team to meet landlord delivery obligations and tenant timelines.
• Solicit competitive bids, engage contractors, and manage TI and capex projects from scope definition through completion.
• Track all capex and TI budgets and provide regular reporting to the asset management and finance teams.

• Experience in construction management, development management, or a related owner's representative role, with a focus on industrial, logistics, or commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to ownership and external stakeholders.
• Preference for the following:
• Experience managing tilt-up development projects, including pre-development budgeting, design coordination, entitlements, and construction oversight.
• Familiarity with industrial building types including bulk distribution, light industrial, flex, and cold storage.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Understanding of municipal entitlement processes, including zoning, plan reviews, and various permitting requirements.
• Experience working at a private real estate developer, owner, or owner's representative firm.
• Existing relationships with general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and design professionals in the industrial sector.

Glenview Partners is a real estate development and investment firm specializing in developing and acquiring industrial properties. We focus on ground-up development, strategic acquisitions, and value-add repositioning across key U.S. markets. Our team brings deep market knowledge and executional expertise to deliver long-term value to our partners and tenants.