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# Senior Development Manager

- **Company:** CBRE Group
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ee88a1169e945cca

## About the Role

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, business or equivalent from 4-year college program preferred. Industry Experience: Typically, at least 6 years commercial development management experience. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including geotechnical and environmental reports, construction plans, engineering/architectural drawings, and venture documents Knowledge and understanding of construction practices/techniques, Title III of ADA, contract laws, project controls and building support systems or any similar combination of education and experience LEED accreditation with current educational requirements preferred Entrepreneurial Spirit: Self-motivated attitude and mentality Action-oriented, productive, decisive, inspirational, innovative, and self-sacrificing Ability to embrace change, critical questioning, and continuous improvement Project Management Skills: Ability to support
multiple smaller projects or one complex development project Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create achievable project schedules, track milestone dates, and meet project deadlines Ability to manage multiple consultants and synthesize information and report out status and key decision points to senior members Problem Solving Skills: Ability to deal with a variety of decision-making situations in complex situations. Ability to quickly recognize problems and seek out associated team members to quickly resolve outstanding issues Draws on the analysis of others and makes recommendations that directly impact the company Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to clients and team members Ability to effectively present information and influence audiences and outcomes Ability to effectively negotiate with contractors and
municipal officials Technology Proficiency: Requires proficient knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

## Description

At Trammell Crow Company, we have built our business - andreputation - by hiring great people.
We believe outstanding, capable and dedicated employees havelaid the foundation of our success and are our most valuable asset. TrammellCrow Company cultivates an environment that empowers its employees to be thebest. When you join TCC, you are joining a dedicated team of people who arecommitted to upholding our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence)Values. Our RISE values fuel our mission for a diverse, equitable, andinclusive work environment so our people, our business partners and thecommunities in which we build: thrive. We are driven by our most powerfulasset-our people. Comprised of teams possessing passion, innovation, and anopen culture of excellence, we are actively seeking talent with a diverse setof backgrounds and experiences across all industries to apply for openpositions.
Our Senior Development Manager role is based in our SanFrancisco office and contributes to all aspects of multi family projectexecution. Responsible managing aspects of complex development projects duringentitlements, due diligence, design, construction, and lease-up. Ability to work with stakeholders to createachievable project schedules, track milestone dates, and meet projectdeadlines.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
To perform this job successfully, an individual is toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Predevelopment:
Responsible for supporting due diligence on prospective land or building acquisitions: including, on-boarding required consultants; coordination with utility companies, city officials and 3 rd party jurisdictional entities
Budgeting and managing project costs from conceptual design stage through project close-out
Preparing preliminary development timeline and critical milestones for project start
Diligent efforts to obtain all permits and approvals required to commence construction

Development Execution:
Responsible for supporting the execution of development projects: including, procurement and management of general contractor and project consultants, full review and approval of estimates, schedules, change orders and drawing coordination
Verification of work in field
Running weekly OAC meetings and tracking down critical issues
Consult with clients, consultants and/or partners in the development and refinement of plans and specifications as necessary
Continued coordination with city officials, utility companies, and other 3 rd party jurisdictional entities throughout construction and building certification
Establishing and issuing monthly reports for project partners
Verification of monthly funding invoices and requests.

Post Development (close-out) Execution:
Responsible for supporting the close-out of projects: including, overseeing the end of project walk-through's and coordinating the final items to be completed
Coordinate the completion of work and inspections to receive substantial completion and final completion by required dates
Obtain the Certificate of Occupancy from government officials
Responsible for delivery of partner close-out checklist items, including completion of punch-list items, delivery of as-built or record drawing documents, project warranties and maintenance guides, final testing and commissioning, consultant drawings conformance letters, list of utility information, accounts, and providers and all required permits and condition of approval signoffs
Manage the building start up and coordinate the building turnover with the property management company
Understand and interpret lease language to complete owner responsibilities
Support the leasing team with leasing efforts.

Project Teams:
Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers
Support project teams with the planning and supervision of assignments to project coordinators and/ or project consultants

Work Environment and Travel:
Role is primarily in office with expected travel to job sites within the region
Other duties may be assigned.


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