Ultra-Luxury Residential Development Manager

Seneca Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Group in Arlington, VA is seeking a Development Manager/Senior Project Manager to lead luxury residential projects from acquisition to occupancy. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while coordinating with architects, engineers, and senior leadership.

Requirements include 10+ years in CRE development, 5+ years directing luxury projects over $40M, and a willingness to travel 10–25%. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated excellence in commercial real estate development management, project management, design, engineering, and/or construction.
• Minimum 5+ years directly managing luxury residential developments valued at $40M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of one or more real estate development projects from concept through completion.
• Define technical and financial project scope and manage approved development strategies, budgets, schedules, and delivery plans.
• Prepare and manage detailed project schedules and development budgets, including forecasting and cash flow tracking.
• Oversee entitlement, permitting, and agency coordination processes.
• Manage design teams, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Review cost estimates, value engineering options, and contractor proposals.
• Negotiate and administer consultant and construction contracts with senior leadership.
• Provide construction management oversight including cost, schedule, quality, and risk control.
• Lead project meetings with clients and stakeholders; communicate decisions and risks to senior leadership.
• Maintain regular attendance on-site and align project execution with client objectives.

Skills

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Delegation

Performance metrics

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years CRE development

5+ years luxury residential

Job description

Seneca Group in Arlington, VA is seeking a Development Manager/Senior Project Manager to lead luxury residential projects from acquisition to occupancy. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while coordinating with architects, engineers, and senior leadership.

Requirements include 10+ years in CRE development, 5+ years directing luxury projects over $40M, and a willingness to travel 10–25%. This is a full-time on-site role with competitive compensation.