Senior Real Estate Program Manager, Store Development

Meijer; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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, a family‑owned retailer serving six Midwest states, seeks a Real Estate Program Manager – Store Development in Grand Rapids. You will lead new store program development, manage design qualification, and coordinate cross‑functional teams across internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget.

You will direct design and development efforts, monitor risks, and provide executive‑level reporting to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years relevant project management experience in real estate, design and commercial construction projects.
• Strong interpersonal and executive-level communication skills.

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 real estate projects.
• Oversee the end-to-end final design process for all store projects through a Design Manager and Design Project Managers, ensuring AE/MEP/Refrigeration designs and prototype enhancement.
• Administrate the creation, maintenance and dissemination project plans, information and status reports to stakeholders.
• Drive effective partnership, communication and collaboration across internal and external teams with competing priorities.
• Anticipate risks, manage issues, balance business needs with technical constraints, and prioritize accordingly.
• Lead, influence and empower teams to pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Job description

Meijer, a family‑owned retailer serving six Midwest states, seeks a Real Estate Program Manager – Store Development in Grand Rapids. You will lead new store program development, manage design qualification, and coordinate cross‑functional teams across internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget.

You will direct design and development efforts, monitor risks, and provide executive‑level reporting to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.