Development Manager - Real Estate & Projects

Seneca Real Estate Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Seneca Group, a Cumming Group affiliate, is seeking a Development Manager in Seattle, WA. You will lead real estate development projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate development management, a related Bachelor's degree, and willingness to travel domestically. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and integrate complex project and development information.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals.
• Ability to delegate effectively, provide clear direction, and deliver ongoing feedback.
• Proven experience monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day execution of one or more real estate development projects from concept through completion under supervision.
• Define technical and financial project scope and manage budgets, schedules, and delivery plans.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules and development budgets, including forecasting and cash flow tracking.
• Oversee entitlement, permitting, and agency coordination processes.
• Manage design teams, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Review cost estimates, value engineering options, and contractor proposals.
• Support negotiation and administration of consultant and construction contracts.
• Provide construction management oversight, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk control.
• Lead day-to-day project meetings with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, supporting leadership in decision-making.
• Identify and resolve project-level risks, conflicts, and issues.
• Promote opportunities for repeat business through effective project delivery and relationships.
• Align project execution with development goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance on-site.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Delegation

Feedback

Metrics monitoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Seneca Group, a Cumming Group affiliate, is seeking a Development Manager in Seattle, WA. You will lead real estate development projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate development management, a related Bachelor's degree, and willingness to travel domestically. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.