Development Manager

The Authentic Age; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and career-op

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

The Authentic Age is seeking a seasoned Development Manager to oversee multifamily projects from feasibility through stabilization. You will collaborate with senior leadership, internal teams, consultants, and external partners to drive development strategies and manage project financials.

The role requires strong financial modeling, disciplined project management, and clear stakeholder communication to investors and lenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in real estate development or related discipline.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multifamily development from feasibility to stabilization.
• Establish and maintain schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align with objectives.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support acquisition evaluations, site assessments, and planning.
• Present updates and financial analyses to leadership and investors.
• Lead cross-functional teams across construction, finance, asset management, and operations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

The Authentic Age is partnering with an established real estate development organization seeking an experienced Development Manager to oversee multifamily projects throughout the development process.

This opportunity is well suited for a development professional who combines strong financial and analytical capabilities with hands-on project management experience. The ideal candidate understands the complexities of multifamily development and can successfully navigate projects from initial evaluation through construction completion and stabilization.

The Development Manager will work alongside senior leadership and collaborate with internal departments, consultants, and external partners to execute development strategies, manage project financials, and deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Project Management

• Manage multifamily development projects through feasibility, due diligence, entitlements, design, construction, and stabilization.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, budgets, development plans, and critical milestones.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects remain aligned with established objectives.
• Identify potential development challenges and implement strategies to minimize financial, operational, and scheduling risks.
• Support acquisition evaluations, site assessments, and development planning initiatives.

Financial Analysis & Project Performance

• Prepare, review, and maintain development financial models, project budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Evaluate project feasibility, development costs, financing structures, and anticipated investment returns.
• Monitor financial performance throughout the development lifecycle and identify opportunities to improve project economics.
• Present project updates, financial analyses, and recommendations to executive leadership and investment stakeholders.
• Assist with capital planning, lender coordination, and financial reporting.

Design, Entitlements & Construction

• Oversee coordination with architects, engineers, general contractors, legal counsel, and development consultants.
• Manage entitlement and permitting processes, including coordination with local municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in design development, value engineering, and preconstruction planning.
• Monitor construction progress, project expenditures, schedules, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Collaborate with construction and operations teams to facilitate successful project completion and turnover.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for development-related activities across assigned projects.
• Work closely with construction, finance, asset management, property management, and other business functions.
• Provide leadership with clear visibility into project performance, potential challenges, and recommended solutions.
• Maintain productive relationships with investment partners, lenders, municipalities, contractors, and consultants.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in real estate development or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing development projects through multiple phases of execution.
• Strong understanding of real estate financial modeling, underwriting, development budgets, and investment analysis.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other development partners.
• Working knowledge of entitlement processes, permitting, design, construction management, and project delivery.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to evaluate complex financial information.
• Strong communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• Direct experience with ground-up multifamily development.
• Graduate degree in Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with multifamily operations, lease-up strategies, and asset stabilization.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of the entire development process rather than focusing solely on individual project milestones.

You understand how financial decisions, construction timelines, design considerations, and market conditions influence overall project performance.

You can confidently manage competing priorities, communicate with senior stakeholders, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced development environment.

Most importantly, you bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and have the ability to move complex projects forward while maintaining accountability for results.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Additional employee benefits and incentives

Specific compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

The Authentic Age is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates.