Real Estate Program Lead, Store Development

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids is seeking a Real Estate Program Manager – Store Development to lead complex new store projects from planning to closeout.

You will supervise project managers, coordinate design and AE/MEP work, and manage budgets and timelines to support Meijer’s expansion goals. The role requires 10+ years in real estate, design, and construction, with strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant project management experience in real estate, design and commercial construction projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and manage a team of individuals toward the achievement of Enterprise objectives.
• Detail oriented and able to lead, manage and adjust to industry changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the organization’s new store program development (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) and supervise Project Development Manager’s administration of individual real estate projects including planning, evaluation, entitlement, development and closeout.
• Oversee the end-to-end final design process for all store projects through a Design Manager and Design Project Managers, ensuring delivery of AE/MEP/Refrigeration designs and continuous prototype enhancement.
• Administrate project plans, information, and status reports to stakeholders.
• Drive partnership and communication across multiple internal and external teams with competing priorities.
• Anticipate risks, provide issue management, and balance business needs vs technical constraints.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids is seeking a Real Estate Program Manager – Store Development to lead complex new store projects from planning to closeout.

You will supervise project managers, coordinate design and AE/MEP work, and manage budgets and timelines to support Meijer’s expansion goals. The role requires 10+ years in real estate, design, and construction, with strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills.