Development Manager

Palm Beach, Florida Permanent USD125,000 - USD150,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Development Manager to join a privately backed real estate investment and development platform delivering high‑value residential and mixed‑use projects across the United States. This is an execution‑first role, ideal for a Development Manager who thrives in lean environments and enjoys acting as the "quarterback" across complex developments.
  • Work directly with senior level executives
  • Ultra luxury condominium project in S Florida

About Our Client

Our client is a privately backed real estate investment and development firm led by a highly experienced founder, delivering thoughtfully designed residential and mixed‑use projects in high‑growth U.S. markets. Operating with a lean team, the firm partners selectively and focuses on disciplined execution rather than volume or publicity

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Development Manager to join a founder‑led, privately backed real estate investment and development platform delivering high‑value residential and mixed‑use projects across the United States. This is an execution‑first role, ideal for a Development Manager who thrives in lean environments and enjoys acting as the "quarterback" across complex developments. As the Development Manager, you will report directly to senior leadership and play a central role in driving multiple development projects from early design through delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the execution lead across pre‑development, design, and construction phases
  • Managing consultants, design teams, general contractors, and joint‑venture partners
  • Owning project schedules, budgets, reporting, and decision tracking
  • Leading design coordination meetings and ensuring follow‑through on action items
  • Supporting entitlement, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals
  • Partnering with internal capital markets and finance teams on budgets, draw requests, and reporting
  • Providing structure, momentum, and mentorship within a growing development team



This Development Manager role is not underwriting‑led and does not require deal sourcing experience.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Development Manager position, we are seeking:

  • 4-7+ years of experience in real estate development, owner's representation, or construction management
  • Exposure to residential, multifamily, condominium, or mixed‑use developments
  • A proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and external consultants simultaneously
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with a bias toward execution
  • A self‑starter comfortable operating in a lean, fast‑moving environment
  • Confidence without ego - able to lead without needing to be the loudest voice in the room
  • Experience running design meetings, managing budgets, and driving schedules
  • Location flexibility is available, with preference for candidates based in Texas or Florida.

What's on Offer

Base salary in the range of $125,000 to $150,000 plus annual bonus. There is flexibility for well qualified candidates and specific salary to be determined based on best overall fit.

You will also get:

  • Exposure to high‑profile, design‑driven residential developments
  • Direct access to senior decision‑makers and founders
  • Broad responsibility and genuine career progression within a growing platform
Contact
Nick Walker
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000495

Job summary

Sector
Real Estate
Sub Sector
Property Development & Consultancy
Industry
Property
Location
Palm Beach
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Walker
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000495
Job Nature
Hybrid working