Project Manager, Development

Link Logistics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Logistics is seeking a Project Manager, Development to support and manage industrial real estate projects across the Central Region. You will oversee entitlements through vertical construction and lease-up, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to meet design, financial, and operational standards.

The role requires a strong technical background in site and vertical construction, plus excellent project management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication skills to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, construction, or related fields.
• Located in or willing to relocate to the Dallas or Austin, Texas area.
• Strong technical knowledge of site planning, entitlement, infrastructure, and vertical construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and consultant contracts.
• Familiarity with local regulatory processes and permitting requirements for ground-up industrial developments
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management and budgeting software is a plus.
• Anticipates and responds to internal and external customer needs with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple industrial development projects from entitlement through lease-up.
• Track and report milestones and obligations to align with development objectives.
• Develop and manage project budgets; prepare RFPs, schedules, and bid packages.
• Collaborate with Finance for cost analysis and underwriting of projects.
• Source, engage, and manage third-party consultants including surveyors, engineers, and architects.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure conformance with design plans.
• Maintain understanding of local industrial market pricing trends.
• Coordinate with local government officials on entitlement and permitting efforts.
• Assist with departmental strategic initiatives.
• Provide timely updates on change orders, risks, and issues affecting cost/schedule.
• Assist in pursuing land acquisition opportunities with preliminary budgets and assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Budgeting software

PM software

Job description

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of warehouses and business parks, specializing in last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans half a billion square feet. We leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo.

Job Overview

TheProjectManager,Developmentis responsible forsupporting and managing the execution of industrial real estate development projects in the market. This role oversees projects from land entitlement through vertical construction and lease-up, ensuring alignment with Link Logistics’ design, financial, and operational standards. The Project Manager will coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, manage project budgets and schedules, and ensuretimelydelivery of high-quality assets.

This position requires a strong technical background in site and vertical construction, excellent project management skills, and a deep understanding of local market dynamics. The Project Manager will play a key role in advancing Link’s development pipeline and supporting strategic growth in the region.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple industrial development projects from entitlement through vertical construction and lease-up in the Central Region markets.

• Track and report key project milestones and contractual obligations to ensure alignment with Link’s developmentobjectives.

• Develop and manage project budgets; prepare RFPs, development schedules, and bid packages for contractorselectionand contract negotiations.

• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensureaccuratecost analysis and underwriting of development projects.

• Source, engage, and manage third-party consultants including surveyors, engineers, and architects.

• Monitor construction progress and ensure conformance with approved design plans and specifications.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the local industrial real estate market, including pricing trends and best practices.

• Assistwith communication and coordination with local government officials to support entitlement andpermittingefforts.

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of departmental strategic initiatives.

• Providetimelyand transparent updates on change orders, risks, and issues that mayimpactproject cost, schedule, or performance.

• Assistin the pursuit and evaluation of new land acquisition and development opportunities, including preparation of preliminary budgets, schedules, and technical assessments.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related technical fieldrequired.

• 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, construction, or related fields.

• Located in or willing torelocateto the Dallas or Austin, Texas area.

• Strong technical knowledge of site planning, entitlement, infrastructure, and vertical construction.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and consultant contracts.

• Familiarity with local regulatory processes and permitting requirements for ground-up industrial developments

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management and budgeting software is a plus.

• Anticipates and responds to internal and external customer needs with professionalism.

• Builds strong relationships and works effectively across teams and departments.

• Applies creative thinking to solve business challenges and improve processes.

• Takesownership of responsibilities and delivers on commitments.

• Seeks opportunities to enhance systems, workflows, and performance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].