Job Description

Senior Development Manager Real Estate Development Commercial | Industrial | Workforce Housing Northwest Ohio | Full-Time A growing real estate development company in Northwest Ohio is seeking a Senior Development Manager to help lead and execute multiple commercial, industrial, and workforce housing development projects. Our company owns and develops projects including flex industrial parks, commercial buildings, workforce housing communities, and dealership facilities, with several developments currently in planning, construction, or expansion. Projects range from multi-million dollar commercial and industrial developments to workforce housing communities. This role works directly with ownership and plays a key role in managing multiple active development projects from site planning through construction completion, coordinating the consultants, municipalities, and contractors required to deliver successful developments. Responsibilities

• Manage development projects from site planning through construction completion
• Lead and manage architects, civil engineers, contractors, and development consultants
• Lead entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes with municipalities
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and development timelines
• Oversee infrastructure development including utilities, grading, roadways, and site work
• Manage contractor bidding and negotiation process
• Monitor construction progress and maintain cost control
• Identify and resolve development challenges to keep projects moving forward
• Assist ownership in evaluating new development opportunities and land acquisitions
• Provide regular project status updates and reporting

Qualifications • 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, construction management, land development, or multifamily development Strong understanding of:

• site development and civil engineering coordination
• municipal approvals, zoning, and entitlement processes
• construction budgeting and project scheduling

Additional strengths:

• Ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced development environment
• Experience managing commercial construction, site development, or land development projects preferred

Ideal Background Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Commercial construction project management
• Civil engineering land development
• Commercial, industrial, or multifamily real estate development

Compensation

• $90,000 – $150,000 base salary depending on experience
• Performance bonuses tied to project milestones and successful completions
• Opportunity to grow into a Director of Development role as the development portfolio expands

Location Northwest Ohio How to Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief description of development or construction projects you have worked on or managed. Candidates with experience managing commercial construction projects, land development projects, or multifamily developments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Flexible hours

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