Senior Development Manager
Real Estate Development
Commercial | Industrial | Workforce Housing
Northwest Ohio | Full-Time
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A growing real estate development company in Northwest Ohio is seeking a Senior Development Managerย 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.
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Responsibilities
โข Manage development projects from site planning through construction completion
โข Lead and manage architects, civil engineers, contractors, and development consultants
โข Lead entitlement, zoning, and permitting processesย with municipalities
โข Manage project budgets, schedules, and development timelines
โข Oversee infrastructure development including utilities, grading, roadways, and site work
โข Manage contractor bidding and negotiation process
โข Monitor construction progress and maintain cost control
โข Identify and resolve development challenges to keep projects moving forward
โข Assist ownership in evaluating new development opportunities and land acquisitions
โข Provide regular project status updates and reporting
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Qualifications
โข 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, construction management, land development, or multifamily development
Strong understanding of:
โข site development and civil engineering coordination
โข municipal approvals, zoning, and entitlement processes
โข construction budgeting and project scheduling
Additional strengths:
โข Ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously
โข Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
โข Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced development environment
โข Experience managing commercial construction, site development, or land development projects preferred
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Ideal Background
Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
โข Commercial construction project management
โข Civil engineering land development
โข Commercial, industrial, or multifamily real estate development
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Compensation
โข $90,000 โ $150,000 base salary depending on experience
โขย Performance bonusesย tied to project milestones and successful completions
โข Opportunity to grow into a Director of Development role as the development portfolio expands
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Location
Northwest Ohio
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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 developmentsย are strongly encouraged to apply.