Development Project Manager

Lloyd Companies; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Companies seeks an Development Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of multifamily, hospitality, and commercial development projects in Sioux Falls. You will lead market feasibility analyses, due diligence, and entitlements, coordinating design and engineering teams to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication while maintaining accountability across phases from site planning to occupancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, PM, engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication; high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop market feasibility studies and market trend reports for target markets.
• Lead project due diligence, land entitlement, and approvals processes (Site Plans, rezonings, traffic studies, etc.).
• Coordinate project programming, deadlines, and cross-functional design/engineering work.
• Maintain relationships with construction, design, finance and property management teams; document decisions and milestones.
• Travel as needed to oversee projects and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sioux Falls, SD - Sioux Falls, SD 57101

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Project Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of development projects focusing on multifamily developments as well as hospitality and commercial opportunities. The role will be responsible for developing market feasibility studies and analysis, leading project due diligence and entitlement, as well as project coordination and programming. The role requires acute attention to detail, organization, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Feasibility & Analysis

• Developing, tracking, and managing market trend reports for markets we are operating in or seeking to operate in.
• Developing project feasibility studies and demographic targets for their projects.
• Projecting project rental rates and lease‑up predictions for their projects.

Project Due Diligence & Entitlement

• Manage land acquisition due diligence including drafting purchase agreements, signing‑off on land title reviews as well as securing and reviewing soil reports, environmental studies, wetlands studies, floodplain maps, etc.
• Lead a project’s municipal applications/approvals such as Site Plan Reviews, Rezonings, Traffic Studies, Engineering Reviews, Platting, etc.

Project Coordination and Programming

• Preparing project meeting agendas, leading project meetings, and developing meeting minutes for project team collaboration.
• Developing and coordinating project deadlines with design and engineering teams.
• Coordinating and documenting plan reviews with necessary stakeholders.
• Planning and coordinating project FF&E, signage, etc.
• Tracking project progress through construction and facilitating timely reviews, installations, and walk‑throughs with construction, design, and ownership stakeholders.

Integrate with Project Delivery Team

• Maintain Strong relationships with construction, design, finance, and property management.
• Document project decisions and milestones.
• Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports exist in this position. The Development Project Manager will be responsible for indirectly monitoring team members to ensure project details are delivered on time and that marketing initiatives are carried out simultaneously with projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Holds self and others to high ethical standards.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand financial statements and creating and maintaining budgets.
• Analytical capability and methodical approach to presenting and interpreting data.
• Sales ability and a competitive spirit.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Active member of the community.
• Desire to network and get involved.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent accountability and follow-through skills.
• Ability to carry out multi-task projects.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Ability to travel as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors (B.S) degree in business, economics, project management, engineering, or another related field.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience.

COMPANY VALUES

• Do the Right Thing.Act Ethically. We are responsible for our words, our actions and our results.
• Build Relationships for Life.At Work. At Home. In theCommunity.
• Solve It.Deliver results through innovation, creative thinking, and problemsolving.
• Have Fun.Perform at Your Best. Celebrate Successes.