(USA) Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Development

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Discounts

Job summary

Walmart in Bentonville, AR seeks a Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Development to lead the full lifecycle of land development for new stores and clubs, overseeing scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals.

You will direct entitlement, permitting, and regulatory strategies, mentor staff, drive process improvements, and provide strategic insight to senior leadership, ensuring timely, compliant project delivery across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, real estate development, or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in commercial real estate development, land development, or large-scale capital project management.
• Experience managing end-to-end development projects including due diligence, entitlements, permitting, construction oversight, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience managing multi-year development timelines with significant capital investment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of land development projects, managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals for new store and club sites.
• Develop and execute entitlement, permitting, and regulatory strategies, coordinating with architects, engineers, and authorities to secure approvals.
• Lead external partner relationships, negotiating agreements and representing the company in public and regulatory forums.
• Mentor project management staff, driving process improvements and establishing governance practices to enhance development efficiency.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership with data-driven analysis.

Skills

Real estate development

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do: Role summary

The Senior Manager, Realty Project Management and Development, leads the comprehensive lifecycle of land development projects for new store and club locations. This role oversees project scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals while managing entitlement, permitting, and regulatory strategies. The position requires coordination with external partners and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant project delivery. Additionally, the role focuses on mentoring project management staff, driving process improvements, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. This leadership position supports company values by promoting integrity, operational excellence, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

About the team

The team leads comprehensive real estate development projects, managing all phases from site selection through construction and opening. Collaborating closely with Real Estate, Store Space, and Construction partners, they ensure alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. This group oversees project scopes, schedules, budgets, and permitting processes while engaging external partners and stakeholders. They focus on continuous process improvements and mentor project management staff to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Upholding high standards of integrity and professionalism, the team drives successful delivery of new store programs that support the company’s strategic growth objectives.

What you'll do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of land development projects, managing scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital approvals for new store and club sites.
• Develop and execute entitlement, permitting, and regulatory strategies, coordinating with architects, engineers, and authorities to secure approvals.
• Lead external partner relationships, negotiating agreements and representing the company in public and regulatory forums.
• Mentor project management staff, driving process improvements and establishing governance practices to enhance development efficiency.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership with clear, data-driven analysis.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience managing the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, including site due diligence, permitting, construction, and grand opening.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets aligned with business objectives and market timelines.
• Expertise in entitlement strategies, zoning, land use, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong skills in coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and legal teams to secure approvals and manage risks.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring project management staff and driving process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, real estate development, land development, or related area, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years’ experience in commercial real estate development, land development, or large-scale capital project management.
• Experience managing end-to-end development projects, including due diligence, entitlements, permitting, construction oversight, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience managing multi-year development timelines with significant capital investment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in civil engineering, architecture, real estate development, or related area.
• Experience in public entitlement processes, including zoning, variance, and environmental review.
• Experience with project management and development tracking tools.
• PMP, CCM, or PE licensure.
• Supervisory experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Primary Location

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Drug-free Workplace

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.