Sr Development Manager

Foundry Real Estate Development; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundry Real Estate Development in the Pittsburgh area is seeking a Sr. Development Manager to oversee the project lifecycle from lease signing through construction completion and closeout.

You will coordinate with internal Real Estate Managers, 3rd party engineers, attorneys, and consultants to keep projects on time, on budget, and to high quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of land entitlement, permitting, and zoning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, civil engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in commercial real estate.
• Proven end-to-end land entitlement and permitting experience.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of zoning and ordinances.
• Critical thinking and self-starting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preliminary design and tenant submissions with internal Real Estate Managers.
• Manage entitlement and permitting from tenant approval through close out.
• Coordinate with 3rd party engineers, attorneys, and consultants on permit applications.
• Plan sketch review meetings to map entitlement path with internal and external teams.
• Serve as liaison with government agencies and utility providers.
• Track permit status and ensure timelines are met.
• Resolve zoning, entitlement, or utility issues arising in pre-construction.
• Submit petitions with counsel and outside consultants to obtain entitlement approvals.
• Coordinate with general contractors to align construction activities with plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee project closeout ensuring permits are officially closed.
• Represent the Company at public hearings and meetings as required.
• Monitor commitments to tenants and sellers and adjust as needed for delays or better schedules.
• Maintain and report budgets, identify variances, and propose mitigations.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Zoning knowledge

Critical thinking

Self-starting

Entitlement processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management/civil engineering or related field

Job description

Foundry Real Estate Development is a commercial real estate company specializing in single‑tenant net lease and build‑to‑suit retail projects. Operating across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest markets, Foundry partners with national retail operators to create and unlock real estate value while enabling partners to focus on their core business. The company prides itself on a vertically integrated platform that encompasses site selection, property acquisition, entitlement management, and construction oversight. Guided by accountability, experience, and long-term commitment, Foundry is a trusted industry leader known for building strong relationships and delivering high-quality development services.

Job Summary

The Sr. Development Manager will be responsible for the project lifecycle between lease signing through the completion of construction and final project closeout. This role will oversee all aspects of project execution, including the management of 3rd party engineers and architects, to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal Real Estate Managers to facilitate preliminary design and tenant submission
• Manage the entitlement and permitting process from tenant approval through close out
• Manage and coordinate with 3rd party engineers, attorneys, and other consultants to prepare and submit permit applications
• Coordinate sketch plan review meetings with Company and external team members to plan out the path to secure entitlement
• Act as the primary liaison with government agencies and utility providers.
• Track and report on the status of all permits, ensuring timelines are met
• Resolve any zoning, entitlement, or utility issues that arise during the pre-construction phase.
• With the assistance of counsel and outside consultants, submit formal petitions to municipalities to obtain entitlement approvals
• Coordinate with in-house and external general contractors to ensure construction activities align with project plans, schedules, and budgets
• Oversee project closeout that all development-related permits are officially closed
• Represent the Company at public hearings and meetings as required
• Review and track commitments to tenants and sellers and modify commitments as needed based on delays or improved schedules
• Maintain and track budgets to ensure alignment with original underwriting, identify and report on variances and propose and execute solutions to mitigate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree business, management, civil engineering or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in commercial real estate
• Proven experience with end-to-end land entitlement and permitting processes
• Strong team management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge and research of zoning and ordinances
• Critical thinking and self-starting capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other accredited management training
• Additional certifications in project management

Working Conditions

This role is primarily in HQ office with a minimum commitment of 4 days per week in office.Travel to various municipalities may be required. Work hours may vary depending on project needs.