Real Estate Development Manager

We’re seeking an experienced Real Estate Development Manager to lead the growth and performance of our property portfolio. In this high-impact role, you will identify the highest and best use of our real estate assets, drive strategic development initiatives, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver long-term value.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, finance, development, and deal-making, this role offers the opportunity to influence major investment decisions and bring projects from concept to completion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead short- and long-term real estate strategies aligned with corporate goals including developing and growing brand relationships, new store development, expansions, remodels, and lease renewals.
• Identify, evaluate, and present multimillion-dollar development and acquisition opportunities
• Drive new store development, expansions, remodels, and lease renewals
• Conduct market and demographic research to support site selection and investment decisions
• Negotiate lease terms, development agreements, easements, and construction-related provisions
• Oversee due diligence, entitlements, zoning, permitting, and full right-to-build approvals
• Manage timelines, budgets, and project execution from acquisition through completion
• Build strong relationships with REITs, brokers, developers, landlords, and legal partners
• Lead property dispositions and manage broker networks to maximize asset value

What You Bring

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in real estate development, project management, finance, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, GIS, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Five or more years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Expertise in real estate property and entity valuations
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and investment evaluation expertise
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management abilities

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to shape market strategy, influence executive decisions, and directly impact company growth. You will own projects end-to-end and work with cross-functional teams to turn strategy into tangible results.

Compensation for this role is targeted at between $100,000 and $150,000 DOE

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