Strategic Real Estate Development Project Manager

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is seeking a Real Estate Development Project Manager to oversee due diligence, design, and permitting for new location developments. You will manage multiple projects from contract through construction handoff, coordinating with architects, engineers, and municipalities.

The role requires a real estate or construction background, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development or related field.
• 3–6 years of commercial real estate development, retail development, or site development PM experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction, site planning, zoning regulations, and permitting processes.
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, surveyors, environmental consultants, and municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned commercial development projects from contract execution through construction handoff.
• Review real estate contracts and leases to identify project timelines, contingencies, and development constraints.
• Coordinate Phase I & II Environmental Assessments, geotechnical investigations, ALTA surveys, and other due diligence activities.
• Prepare due diligence reports outlining project schedules, anticipated development costs, and site-specific challenges.
• Coordinate with architects and civil engineers to develop site layouts that support operational requirements.
• Lead Pre-Application meetings with municipalities and development consultants.
• Coordinate zoning, land use, utility, and building permit applications.
• Work with municipalities to facilitate timely permit approvals.
• Coordinate third-party consultants, ensuring project milestones and deliverables remain on schedule.
• Work with landlords and property owners to provide project updates and secure easements or contract extensions as needed.
• Monitor project schedules and communicate progress to leadership.
• Identify project risks and implement practical solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Construction knowledge

Zoning & permitting

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development or related field

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is seeking a Real Estate Development Project Manager to oversee due diligence, design, and permitting for new location developments. You will manage multiple projects from contract through construction handoff, coordinating with architects, engineers, and municipalities.

The role requires a real estate or construction background, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.