Strategic Real Estate Development Lead

Redpath Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Partners is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead large-scale residential and mixed-use projects from acquisition through delivery. You will manage schedules, budgets, and teams while coordinating architects, engineers, and municipal agencies to meet milestones and strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, proactive risk management, and close collaboration with senior leadership and lenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant development experience with a real estate developer, owner, investment firm, or development consulting organization.
• Demonstrated experience executing multifamily, residential, mixed-use, condominium, or commercial development projects.
• Strong understanding of the full development lifecycle, including entitlement, design, permitting, budgeting, construction, and closeout.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen and familiarity with development pro formas and project budgets.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management platforms, and financial analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of multifamily, condominium, mixed-use, and residential development projects from acquisition through completion.
• Manage project timelines, critical path schedules, and key development milestones.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, attorneys, consultants, contractors, and municipal agencies throughout the development process.
• Assist in entitlement, zoning, permitting, and approval efforts.
• Oversee project budgets, monitor costs, evaluate change orders, and assist with financial reporting.
• Prepare investment committee, lender, and ownership reporting materials.
• Review construction progress and partner with project management and construction teams to resolve issues proactively.
• Conduct project due diligence, market research, and feasibility analyses.
• Support acquisition and underwriting efforts as required.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Construction/Engineering/Architecture/Finance/Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Excel

Job description

Redpath Partners is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead large-scale residential and mixed-use projects from acquisition through delivery. You will manage schedules, budgets, and teams while coordinating architects, engineers, and municipal agencies to meet milestones and strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, proactive risk management, and close collaboration with senior leadership and lenders.