Development Design & Construction Manager

The Stellar Family of Companies; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Stellar Family of Companies in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Development Design & Construction Manager to act as Owner's Representative and drive active developments from entitlement through turnover. You will own budgets, schedules, and overall project delivery across multiple stages in a growth-focused real estate firm.

We value ownership mentality, attention to cost control, and collaborative leadership with architects, engineers, and lenders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in real estate development, construction management, or design management.
• Strong grasp of building systems, construction methods, and design processes.
• Budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting skills.
• Experience coordinating with city officials, GCs, and lenders.
• Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead entitlement, permitting, and city approval processes from concept to completion.
• Manage design from concept through construction documents, keeping cost and constructability aligned.
• Oversee architects, engineers, GCs, and consultants - resolving conflicts and keeping deliverables on track.
• Run monthly OAC meetings; review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Conduct site inspections and QA/QC reviews to keep quality on point.
• Build and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and draw schedules alongside our accounting team.
• Prepare monthly lender draw requests and leadership reporting.
• Guide projects through close‑out and a smooth handoff to property and asset management.

Skills

Real estate development

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Development Design & Construction Manager | The Stellar Family of Companies

Lubbock, Texas

Build more than buildings - build a career that matters.

The Stellar Family of Companies is a privately held, real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily development, construction, asset management, and property management across Texas. We're growing, and we're looking for a Development Design & Construction Manager to serve as our owner's representative and drive our active developments from entitlement through turnover.

If you thrive on ownership, love the details of budgets and schedules, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team that invests in people as much as in property, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead entitlement, permitting, and city approval processes from concept to completion
• Manage design from concept through construction documents, keeping cost and constructability aligned
• Oversee architects, engineers, GCs, and consultants - resolving conflicts and keeping deliverables on track
• Run monthly OAC meetings; review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications
• Conduct site inspections and QA/QC reviews to keep quality on point
• Build and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and draw schedules alongside our accounting team
• Prepare monthly lender draw requests and leadership reporting
• Guide projects through close‑out and a smooth handoff to property and asset management

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years in real estate development, construction management, or design management
• Strong grasp of building systems, construction methods, and design processes
• Sharp budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting skills
• Confidence working with city officials, GCs, and lenders
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, or similar tools
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

WHY STELLAR

• Competitive base salary based on experience and market
• Performance-based bonus tied to project milestones (closing, CO, stabilization)
• Competitive benefits package and PTO
• A lean, entrepreneurial team where your work visibly shapes real communities across Texas