Development Project Lead - Real Estate

Satterfield & Pontikes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontikes, LLC is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to support senior development leadership through all phases from due diligence to turnover and stabilization. You will coordinate between consultants and internal teams to turn ideas into reality and act as the quarterback on projects.

Under the Sr Development Manager, you will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, oversee third‑party consultants, and help prepare pro formas and cash flows while cultivating strong client relationships for

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management in construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate.
• BS in Real Estate, Development, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Urban Planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage development from concept through entitlement, design, construction, delivery, and stabilization/disposition.
• Oversee third‑party consultants including architects, engineers, attorneys, planners, contractors, vendors, leasing teams, and property management teams.
• Develop and control project budgets, schedules, scopes, quality, and risk management.
• Coordinate with construction and design to ensure cost, quality, and schedule alignment.
• Prepare and manage development pro formas, budgets, and cash flow.
• Monitor project performance against underwriting.
• Assist with capitalization efforts, including lender coordination and investor marketing.
• Manage cost-control throughout the project life.
• Oversee the zoning, entitlement, and permitting process with the lease‑up and exit strategy.
• Interface with municipalities, utility providers, regulatory agencies, neighboring property owners.
• Manage and communicate entitlement risk.
• Assist Real Estate Team in underwriting acquisitions by reviewing feasibility and site due diligence.
• Report to leadership on project status and key risks.
• Support investor and lender reporting as needed.
• Steward growth and education; seek leadership resources.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships for repeat partnerships.

Skills

Budget management

Scheduling

Vendor management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BS in Real Estate, Development, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Urban Planning

Job description

Pontikes, LLC is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to support senior development leadership through all phases from due diligence to turnover and stabilization. You will coordinate between consultants and internal teams to turn ideas into reality and act as the quarterback on projects.

Under the Sr Development Manager, you will manage budgets, schedules, and risk, oversee third‑party consultants, and help prepare pro formas and cash flows while cultivating strong client relationships for