Real Estate Development Project Manager

Job Description

Owner’s Representative Firm – New York Metropolitan Area
Work Location: In Person

Our expanding Owner’s Representative firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Development Project Manager with a strong background in commercial real estate development, site feasibility, zoning analysis, entitlements, and architectural coordination to join our growing team.

We specialize in large-scale commercial new construction and complex alteration projects. We are not involved in single-family residential construction. Only applicants with relevant commercial real estate development experience will be considered.

We offer a collaborative working environment and a diverse portfolio of ground-up and repositioning projects throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Position Overview

The Real Estate Development Project Manager will oversee projects from site evaluation and pre-development through entitlements, design development, and construction coordination. The successful candidate will ensure projects are strategically analyzed, properly entitled, financially viable, and executed in a timely and effective manner.

This role requires a professional who understands the full development lifecycle — including land use regulations, zoning constraints, feasibility modeling, permitting pathways, and architectural document coordination.

The Development Project Manager will serve as a key liaison between ownership, consultants, architects, engineers, land use attorneys, expeditors, and public agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Feasibility

• Conduct site feasibility analysis, including zoning and land use research.
• Interpret zoning codes and assess development potential (FAR, use groups, height, setbacks, parking, etc.).
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities and provide high-level development yield studies.
• Identify regulatory constraints and entitlement risks early in the process.
• Assist in due diligence efforts for site acquisitions.

Entitlements & Permitting

• Manage entitlement processes with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Coordinate with land use attorneys and expeditors to secure necessary approvals.
• Oversee preparation and submission of permit applications.
• Track regulatory approvals and maintain permitting schedules.
• Assist in addressing agency comments and resolving compliance issues.

Architectural & Design Coordination

• Oversee design development from schematic design (SD) through 100% construction documents (CDs).
• Coordinate architects and consultants to ensure compliance with zoning and development objectives.
• Review drawings for alignment with project scope, budget, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage scope development and consultant contracts.
• Ensure design intent aligns with project pro forma and ownership goals.

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage pre-development and project budgets.
• Prepare and review cost estimates throughout SD, DD, and CD phases.
• Evaluate bid proposals and produce bid analysis with award recommendations.
• Track project costs, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• Maintain organized and updated financial documentation.

Construction & Owner’s Representation

• Represent ownership in meetings with architects, consultants, contractors, and agencies.
• Manage multiple projects at varying stages of development.
• Oversee project schedules from pre-development through construction.
• Monitor construction progress for alignment with approved documents.
• Maintain strong documentation and communication with stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate development, land use, or owner’s representation.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• • Zoning analysis and land use research
  • Site feasibility studies
  • Entitlement and permitting processes
  • Architectural coordination
• Experience in the New York metropolitan area strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of building codes and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and development plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Experience with development budgeting and financial tracking
• Familiarity with field or project management software (e.g., Procore) a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 4-year college degree preferred (Architecture, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field)

Representing Owners for the Construction of their most important projects when budget, time and quality, cannot be compromised.
We specialize in institutional projects with unique requirements and considerations, since 2013.

Representing Owners for the Construction of their most important projects when budget, time and quality, cannot be compromised.\r We specialize in institutional projects with unique requirements and considerations, since 2013.