Development Project Manager
8 days ago
Cherry Hill
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Benefits to be discussed, • Competitive salary About the Role Were looking for an experienced professional to join our team in a long-term role, someone whos been through every stage of the development process from site evaluation and feasibility studies to construction completion and grand opening. Land development experience is a plus but not required. This is a great opportunity for someone who: • Enjoys wearing multiple hats in a small but dynamic team., • Is energized by helping people bring their vision to life., • Wants to grow into a leadership position in a supportive environment., • Site Evaluation & Feasibility, • Assist clients with evaluating potential locations, • Oversee due diligence, zoning research, and entitlement requirements, • Coordinate site feasibility studies and early-stage layout evaluations, • Entitlements & Permitting, • Lead entitlement processes including zoning approvals, conditional use permits (CUPs), and planning board submissions, • Coordinate and submit permit applications, track approvals, and manage jurisdictional reviews, • Serve as point of contact with municipal officials and permitting agencies, • Pre-Development & Design Coordination, • Manage consultant teams (architects, engineers, surveyors), • Review site plans and building layouts for feasibility and compliance, • Interface with franchisors to ensure brand standards are met, • Financing, • Understanding of SBA lending, • Management of closing checklists, • Project Management, • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and task trackers, • Lead weekly meetings and manage communication across teams, • Ensure permitting and entitlement timelines are built into project schedules, • Construction Oversight, • Monitor general contractor performance and adherence to plans, • Review pay applications, change orders, and field conditions, • Ensure that franchise specifications and owner goals are met, • Client Support & Soft Opening, • Guide clients through equipment deliveries and FF&E coordination, • Assist with utility setups, final inspections, and opening preparations, • Serve as a consistent point of contact for client questions and needsQualifications, • 10+ years of experience in construction or real estate development, • Proven experience managing entitlement and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions, • Familiarity with zoning, CUPs, site utilities, and building department approvals, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills able to work with new business owners and seasoned professionals alike, • Ability to manage multiple projects independently with minimal oversight, • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable solving problems proactively, • Strong construction management skills, including oversight of general contractors, reviewing pay applications and change orders, coordinating inspections, and resolving jobsite issues, • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans, and specifications, • Comfortable conducting jobsite walks, participating in OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings, and tracking progress against schedule and budget, • Bonus points for experience with franchise concepts, especially in childcare, education, or recreationWhat We Offer, • A collaborative, respectful, and laid-back work culture, • The chance to build something meaningful alongside a team that cares, • Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth, • Competitive salary (based on experience) and bonus potential