Development Project Lead - Scale Store Growth

Brewtopia 7 Brew Coffee; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Brewtopia 7 Brew Coffee in Southfield, MI is seeking a Development Project Manager to steer development projects from feasibility through permit-ready delivery. You will drive systems, coordination, and execution across engineering, architecture, and operations to scale multi-site stores efficiently.

This proactive role emphasizes leadership, schedule and budget management, and close collaboration with Real Estate, Construction, and executive teams to ensure operational readiness and scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in real estate development and/or construction project management.
• Strong understanding of entitlements, permitting, design coordination, and construction administration.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and basic financial models/pro formas.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Procore.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned development projects from site approval through turnover, including feasibility, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design, and construction handoff.
• Lead the technical delivery of new 7 Brew stand development projects while ensuring alignment with company goals, brand standards, budgets, schedules, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate and manage all project consultants and vendors, including civil, architectural, structural, MEP, building manufacturers, and other third-party partners.
• Oversee due diligence activities, utility research, constructability reviews, pre-application meetings, and permitting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and pipeline reporting.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to obtain approvals and minimize project delays.
• Manage entitlement and permitting processes, including submissions, agency reviews, public meetings, and regulatory compliance.
• Resolve design conflicts, technical challenges, and field issues while supporting construction teams throughout project execution.
• Collaborate closely with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and executive leadership to ensure successful project delivery and operational readiness.
• Translate technical project information into clear business updates, providing regular status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support construction administration activities, including change orders, pay application reviews, schedule updates, and quality assurance.
• Continuously improve development processes, prototype plan sets, and project documentation to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support scalable growth.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal governance, approval processes, and company standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Smartsheet

Procore

Job description

Brewtopia 7 Brew Coffee in Southfield, MI is seeking a Development Project Manager to steer development projects from feasibility through permit-ready delivery. You will drive systems, coordination, and execution across engineering, architecture, and operations to scale multi-site stores efficiently.

This proactive role emphasizes leadership, schedule and budget management, and close collaboration with Real Estate, Construction, and executive teams to ensure operational readiness and scalable