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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design and Development Manager - **Company:** Doran Development Company, LLC - **Location:** Bloomington, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Asana, Autodesk Revit, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Bluebeam - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2494a95d5a599f85 ## About the Role Required * Minimum 4+ years of experience in real estate development, project coordination, or a related field * Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail * Proactive, self-directed working style with strong follow-through * Strong written and verbal communication skills ( in-person and all forms of digital ) * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; comfort learning new project management and tracking tools * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment * Al Systems understanding and ability to learn and utilize * Experience with Bluebeam, Sketch-Up, Revit and AutoCAD applications Preferred * 6+ years of project coordination experience * Experience working on multi-family housing projects at a fast-paced developer led company * Experience with Monday.com, Procore, or similar project management platforms * Familiarity with entitlement and permitting processes * Notary Public certification (or willingness to obtain) * Exposure to real estate contracts, PSAs, and closing processes * Experience working with Al tools or interest in leveraging Al for operational efficiency ## Description We are seeking a full-time, dedicated, and experienced design professional to join our team as Design and Development Manager. In this position, you will support a busy real estate development team across the full project lifecycle - from pre-development and entitlements through construction and disposition - through internal coordination and management outside design consultants to ensure all project deliverables meet ownership quality standards, schedules, and budgets. Ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who excels at building systems and keeping diverse workstreams on track, this role offers the opportunity to be an integral member of our team and actively contribute to a strong, teamwork-oriented culture., Project Management * Create, organize, and maintain project folders for architecture, ownership design standards and programs and all other disciplines * Assist in Construction Administration services in an owner's rep capacity ensuring design quality and standards * Coordinate with internal team members and construction on schedule status and updates * Support owner's rep and owner's program functions across active and historical projects * Research and compile information from past projects to develop internal guides and reference materials * Work with and help train the company's Al systems to improve efficiency and institutional knowledge retention Design Support * Manage unit and amenity layout and design direction with outside consultants * Direct interior design teams on design direction, finishes, FFE, art and interior signage * Review drawing and specification documents to provide guidance to design teams and construction partners * Provide design direction on project marketing materials in coordination with marketing department Development Support * Assist with preparation and submission of land use applications and other entitlement paperwork * Perform basic plan review tasks including verifying contact information and application completeness * Coordinate responses to city comments on various applications and track responses from third parties ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) - [Developers don't need onboarding, do they? 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