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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** PROJECT HIRED - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $82,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=680f3758d68ad1d8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. * Five or more years of experience in real estate development, architecture, construction management, or a related field. * Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder development projects from feasibility through completion. * Direct experience leading entitlement and permitting processes with municipal and county agencies. * Technical & Business Skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, project budgeting, and analysis. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and momentum. * Leadership & Communication * Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, public agencies, and project stakeholders. Preferred: * Experience with public-private partnerships (P3), municipal development, or institutional projects. * Background in hospitality, resort, waterpark, mixed-use, or destination development. * Familiarity with development financing structures, including TIF and other public incentive programs. * Experience delivering projects using design-build or integrated project delivery methods. * MBA or graduate degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. ## Description We are seeking an entrepreneurial Development Manager to lead complex real estate development projects from concept through completion. This role serves as the operational leader for multiple projects, integrating development strategy, financial analysis, entitlement coordination, consultant management, and construction oversight. Working closely with clients, public agencies, investors, and internal teams, the Development Manager is accountable for delivering projects that are financially sound, strategically aligned, and successfully executed. Successful candidates thrive on complexity, own outcomes rather than tasks, and want to grow inside a firm that punches well above its weight. Responsibilities Client Leadership * Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact from project kick-off through delivery * Facilitate owner meetings, present milestone updates, and manage expectations proactively * Build deep trust with clients, municipal partners, and community stakeholders * Translate client goals into executable project strategies and schedules Development Management * Lead projects across the full development lifecycle: site selection, programming, entitlements, design, procurement, construction, and close-out * Manage all project consultants, including architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, surveyors, geotechnical firms, environmental consultants, legal counsel, and specialty subconsultants * Maintain master project schedules, critical path milestones, and due diligence trackers * Coordinate with asset managers, lenders, and equity partners on project requirements Entitlements & Regulatory Approvals * Lead city and county entitlement processes including rezoning, PUDs, special use permits, variances, and site plan approvals * Manage relationships with planning departments, public works, utility providers, and elected officials * Coordinate pre-application meetings, public hearings, and TIF or incentive district submissions * Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on project feasibility and schedule Financial Modeling & Feasibility * Support the preparation and review of development proformas including revenue projections, cost estimates, and return analysis * Assist in structuring capital stacks including equity, debt, P3 financing, tax credits, and public incentives * Coordinate with third-party feasibility consultants and review deliverables for accuracy and assumptions * Prepare investor-facing materials, project summaries, and financial narratives Contractor Coordination & Construction Oversight * Lead contractor procurement including RFP preparation, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation * Kick off construction teams and establish project protocols, reporting cadences, and milestone tracking * Monitor construction progress against schedule and budget and escalate variances proactively * Review contractor pay applications, change orders, and project closeout documentation * Coordinate punch lists, certificate of occupancy, and final project handoff to client Contract & Vendor Management * Solicit proposals, negotiate fees, and execute contracts with all project consultants and vendors * Track and process vendor invoices, lien waivers, and project cost reconciliations * Ensure all agreements align with project budget, schedule, and risk allocation standards Documentation & Reporting * Maintain comprehensive due diligence files, permitting logs, and project archives * Prepare clear and concise project status reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders * Track action items, decisions, and issues logs across all active projects ## Related Videos - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Is HR dead? 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