Player Development Manager Jobs in Katy, TX (NOW HIRING)

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country - but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Construction, Design, Business, Finance, Civil or related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experiences:

• Minimum 7 years experience managing all aspects of Real Estate & Construction projects, 10 years more experience preferred
• Retail, Real Estate, Construction, Store Design, & Civil and related field knowledge
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong experience in all phases of the retail project life cycle, including but not limited to Real Estate, Design, Construction, Lease Administration, Finance, Store Operations, Legal, etc.
• Financial planning, project scheduling, and budgeting experience required
• Experience with project management systems and budget systems preferred
• Entrepreneurial skills to diagnose and capture process improvement opportunities preferred
• Quick learner who is a team player

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, document, and meet critical deadlines
• Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Excellent grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including MS Projects, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Responsibilities:

• The Sr. Store Development Manager is a critical liaison between the Real Estate, Construction, and Store Design teams
• The Sr. Store Development Manager will work closely with all the Store Development partners to ensure business critical items are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• The team member will assist throughout all phases of development including but not limited to planning, design, estimation, permitting, entitlements, financing, scheduling, leasing, and closing to achieve successful completion & lease execution
• Analyze, develop, document, and implement the front-end store development process to ensure efficiency and improvement in the property development process.
• Serve as primary contact & liaison for the front end of deal-making from Site Identification until Real Estate deal approval & handoff to Construction Project Manager
• Organize, schedule, and lead front-end deal-making meetings
• Responsible for managing and maintaining multiple, simultaneous projects-many of which are complex in nature-ensuring adherence to project objectives and deadlines
• The team member is expected to work effectively with internal and third-party members of a development team including but not limited to architects and engineers, attorneys, brokers, real estate deal-makers, construction managers, property managers, landlords, and leasing agents
• Provide input for hiring Architect, Engineers, General Contractor, and other vendors and manages all parties through the entire development process on the metrics of cost, quality, and schedule
• Prepare pro forma development budgets and property operating budgets under the direction of a Real Estate Director and Store Development Management
• Assist with the collection and distribution of construction and design documents and due diligence documents required by the Store Development team in connection with deal-making
• Responsible for communicating project status regularly, with weekly reporting as a minimum
• Attend construction progress meetings Analyze progress against development schedules and update schedules as needed
• Prepare internal and external development reports
• Assist in obtaining building permits and other public approvals
• Assist the Store Development team with special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular office attendance required
• Up to 15% travel, as needed
• Available outside of normal business hours as needed

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.