Real Estate Development Manager

rebeljob; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

rebeljob is seeking an experienced Real Estate Development Manager in Upland, California, to lead and enhance our property portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver long-term value.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in real estate development and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Compensation is targeted between $100,000 and $150,000 DOE, offering you a chance to significantly impact our growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in real estate development, project management, finance, or related fields.
• Five or more years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead short- and long-term real estate strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and present multimillion-dollar development and acquisition opportunities.
• Negotiate lease terms, development agreements, and oversee due diligence.

Skills

Real estate development

Project management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, GIS, or related discipline

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Real Estate Development Manager to lead the growth and performance of our property portfolio. In this high-impact role, you will identify the highest and best use of our real estate assets, drive strategic development initiatives, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver long-term value.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, finance, development, and deal-making, this role offers the opportunity to influence major investment decisions and bring projects from concept to completion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead short- and long-term real estate strategies aligned with corporate goals including developing and growing brand relationships, new store development, expansions, remodels, and lease renewals.
• Identify, evaluate, and present multimillion-dollar development and acquisition opportunities
• Drive new store development, expansions, remodels, and lease renewals
• Conduct market and demographic research to support site selection and investment decisions
• Negotiate lease terms, development agreements, easements, and construction-related provisions
• Oversee due diligence, entitlements, zoning, permitting, and full right-to-build approvals
• Manage timelines, budgets, and project execution from acquisition through completion
• Build strong relationships with REITs, brokers, developers, landlords, and legal partners
• Lead property dispositions and manage broker networks to maximize asset value

What You Bring

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in real estate development, project management, finance, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, GIS, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Five or more years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Expertise in real estate property and entity valuations
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and investment evaluation expertise
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management abilities

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to shape market strategy, influence executive decisions, and directly impact company growth. You will own projects end-to-end and work with cross-functional teams to turn strategy into tangible results.

Compensation for this role is targeted at between $100,000 and $150,000 DOE