Real Estate Development Manager

Leeds Professional Resources; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources is seeking an experienced Development Manager in Tampa to lead projects through the full development lifecycle from underwriting and design to construction completion.

You will drive preconstruction, budgeting, and estimating efforts while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and municipal agencies to ensure on‑time delivery within budget. Strong leadership and communication are essential for stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in real estate development, construction management, or related industry.
• Strong experience with preconstruction, estimating, and budgeting.
• Experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, or large-scale residential projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, development processes, scheduling, and project financials.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the real estate development process, including due diligence, entitlement, design coordination, preconstruction, permitting, and construction oversight.
• Lead preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and municipal agencies throughout project execution.
• Review project schedules, budgets, contracts, and development pro formas to ensure financial and operational objectives are achieved.
• Assist in contractor selection, bid analysis, scope reviews, and negotiation processes.
• Monitor construction progress, project costs, change orders, and overall project performance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues that may impact schedule or budget.
• Prepare and present project updates to senior leadership and ownership groups.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Support acquisitions and feasibility analysis for future development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Preconstruction

Communication

Scheduling

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Budgeting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Development Manager to oversee and manage projects throughout the full development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in preconstruction, estimating, budgeting, and project coordination, with the ability to drive projects from initial underwriting and design through construction completion.

This individual will work closely with internal leadership, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the real estate development process, including due diligence, entitlement, design coordination, preconstruction, permitting, and construction oversight
• Lead preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and municipal agencies throughout project execution
• Review project schedules, budgets, contracts, and development pro formas to ensure financial and operational objectives are achieved
• Assist in contractor selection, bid analysis, scope reviews, and negotiation processes
• Monitor construction progress, project costs, change orders, and overall project performance
• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues that may impact schedule or budget
• Prepare and present project updates to senior leadership and ownership groups
• Ensure compliance with zoning, permitting, and regulatory requirements
• Support acquisitions and feasibility analysis for future development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Experience in real estate development, construction management, or related industry
• Strong experience with preconstruction, estimating, and budgeting required
• Experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, or large-scale residential projects preferred
• Strong understanding of construction methods, development processes, scheduling, and project financials
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and budgeting tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a real estate developer, owner’s representative, or general contractor
• Knowledge of South Florida development and permitting processes is a plus
• Experience with value engineering and cost control initiatives
• Competitive base salary and performance bonus
• Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects
• Career growth within a dynamic and growing organization