Industrial Development Leader

EastGroup Properties Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EastGroup Properties Inc is seeking an experienced Development Manager to drive Class A industrial projects from initial site evaluation through construction and tenant occupancy. You will lead cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and utility partners to turn opportunities into market-leading assets.

Responsibility spans planning, budgeting, design oversight, permitting, bid processes, and project closeout, with a focus on risk management and on-schedule delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (civil engineering, architecture, construction management) is preferable.
• Minimum 8–10 years of commercial/industrial real estate development experience with entitlements, design, permitting and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for development management, entitlement coordination, design oversight, permitting, and project administration from start to finish.
• Lead land due diligence, zoning analysis, utility availability, environmental review, and municipal development requirements.
• Coordinate with municipalities, utilities, economic development organizations, and regulatory agencies to advance approvals and objectives.
• Create budget guidelines and monitor costs through project completion; prepare RFQ/RFP documents and bid analyses.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, and third-party management; ensure schedule and quality meet expectations.
• Work with Asset Managers to define tenant scope of work and coordinate tenant buildouts to enable timely leases.

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Scheduling software

Job description

EastGroup Properties Inc is seeking an experienced Development Manager to drive Class A industrial projects from initial site evaluation through construction and tenant occupancy. You will lead cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and utility partners to turn opportunities into market-leading assets.

Responsibility spans planning, budgeting, design oversight, permitting, bid processes, and project closeout, with a focus on risk management and on-schedule delivery.