Real Estate Development Project Manager

Aureate Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

A reputable development firm based in Florida is seeking a skilled Real Estate Development Manager to oversee the planning, design, entitlement, and execution of complex real estate projects. This role demands a professional with expertise in project management and development, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and ensuring project viability. Ideal candidates must have a degree in relevant fields and several years of experience in commercial real estate development. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k, and PTO.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, entitlement, and execution of development projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between ownership, capital partners, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to drive project execution.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, finance, engineering, or architecture

Tools

Excel

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, entitlement, and execution of complex development projects, including large-scale mixed-use and commercial assets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between ownership, capital partners, public agencies, and project stakeholders to ensure financial viability, technical soundness, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants (architects, engineers, contractors) to drive project programs, design schedules, constructability reviews, and procurement timelines.

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

Core Skills & Expertise

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Financial Modeling & Budget Oversight
• Risk & Site Constraint Mitigation
• Public Agency & Stakeholder Engagement
• Entitlement & Permitting Coordination
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Market Research & Deal Structuring
• Strong Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Benefits

Medical, Dental, 401k PTO, etc.