Real Estate Development Manager

Delta Construction Partners, Inc.

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Excellent health insurance package

PTO and paid holidays

Retirement investing

Job summary

Delta Construction Partners, Inc. is seeking a strategic and hands-on Real Estate Development Manager / Development Project Manager to lead complex real estate development projects in the Tampa area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and real estate development, ensuring projects are financially viable and aligned with long-term goals.

Qualifications

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in development project management or commercial real estate development.
Strong working knowledge of zoning, entitlements, permitting processes, and design coordination.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, entitlement, and execution of complex real estate development projects.
Conduct feasibility studies, financial modeling, site analysis, and prepare development proposals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, capital partners, municipalities, utilities, and internal leadership.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Modeling

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, finance, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Excel

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Delta Construction Partners, Inc.

Business Development and Talent Acquisition for General Contractors

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical, mechanical, and general contractor industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential general contractor client to conduct a search for the position of REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER for a confidential real estate development and construction company in the Tampa, FL area.

Annual salary for the Development Project Manager is $200,000.00 per year, with total compensation including benefits, retirement, allowances, and bonuses significantly exceeding the base salary.

Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
Excellent health insurance package
PTO and paid holidays
Retirement investing

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Real Estate Development Manager / Development Project Manager to lead the planning, design, entitlement, and execution of complex real estate development projects—including large-scale mixed-use and commercial assets. This role requires a versatile professional with a strong background in both project management and real estate development.

This individual will serve as the key liaison between ownership, capital partners, public agencies, and all project stakeholders—ensuring developments are financially viable, technically sound, and aligned with long-term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Feasibility & Entitlement:
Conduct feasibility studies, financial modeling, site analysis, and prepare development proposals. Manage all aspects of entitlement, permitting, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Planning & Scheduling:
Oversee all phases of project development including master planning, market analysis, budgeting, pro forma modeling, due diligence, permitting, design development, procurement, and scheduling.
Design & Preconstruction Coordination:
Lead the design process with internal teams and external consultants (architects, engineers, contractors). Manage project programs, design schedules, constructability reviews, and material/equipment procurement timelines. Coordinate Owner and tenant-furnished equipment requirements and vendor integration.
Navigate challenges such as utility availability, relocation, grading, expansive soils, geotechnical concerns, environmental mitigation, traffic studies, parking demands, and phased infrastructure approvals. Work with civil engineers and municipalities to resolve land use constraints and infrastructure logistics.
Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:
Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, capital partners, municipalities, utilities, and internal leadership. Provide regular updates on design progress, permitting, and construction readiness.
Marketing & Leasing Support:
Support internal marketing and brokerage teams by contributing to project proposals, marketing packages, test fits, pro forma assumptions, timelines, and sales or lease rate strategy.
Project Delivery Oversight:
Ensure that all projects are executed on time, within scope and budget, and meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Identify risks and resolve issues as they arise.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, finance, engineering, architecture, or related field
Minimum 5-10 years of experience in development project management or commercial real estate development
Strong working knowledge of zoning, entitlements, permitting processes, and design coordination
Proficiency in project and financial modeling tools (Excel, Procore, MS Project, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Skilled in managing consultants, legal advisors, public agencies, and capital stakeholders
Familiar with budgeting, value engineering, and development risk assessments
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Core Skills & Expertise