Development Manager - Dallas

Job Title: Development Manager

Department: Development Services

Reports to: Managing Director of Development Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Development Manager is responsible for leading and managing the full land development lifecycle for multiple commercial projects and multi-site programs, from initial site evaluation through entitlement, permitting, and readiness for construction. This role serves as the primary Development Services representative and point of contact for clients and is accountable for project performance, schedule adherence, budget management, and successful project delivery aligned with client objectives and firm standards.

The Development Manager provides technical expertise in land development and civil coordination, ensuring that all due diligence, entitlements, design coordination, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals are executed efficiently and effectively. This position leads teams consisting of internal staff, external consultants, and client stakeholders, while proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining alignment between project goals, technical requirements, and firm objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may supervise Development Services team members assigned to their projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Client Leadership and Relationship Management

- Serve as the primary Development Services point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining strong, professional relationships and ensuring exceptional client service.

- Partner closely with client leadership and functional stakeholders, including Directors of Real Estate, Directors of Construction, Real Estate Managers, Design Managers, and Construction Managers.

Financial and Contract Management

- Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets, ensuring projects remain within approved financial parameters.

- Review consultant proposals, negotiate scope and fees, and manage consultant contracts and expenditures.

- Monitor project financial performance, including budget tracking, forecasting, and cost control.

- Prepare and manage monthly invoicing and ensure timely and accurate billing in accordance with project progress.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Planning or other related degree.

10 or more years' experience in commercial land development.

Experience managing the land development process for commercial multi-site programs or multiple, complex, large projects simultaneously.

Experience leading cross functional teams consisting of both internal and external roles in all phases of the commercial land development life cycle.

Experience acting as client representative through all phases of the land development process including managing consultant teams, working with multiple jurisdictions, representing the client at public hearings, etc.

Experience partnering with and supporting multiple client functional roles including, but not limited to, real estate, development, design, and construction.