Development Project Manager
Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Redwood City CA (Northern California)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
A rapidly growing residential housing developer is seeking an experienced Development Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of single-family residential development projects throughout Northern California. This role will manage projects from land acquisition and entitlements through construction and final project closeout with responsibility for project budgets schedules and overall execution.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in residential real estate development entitlement management permitting and project delivery within California.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with acquisitions teams to evaluate development opportunities and provide execution input during underwriting.
- Navigate zoning permitting and entitlement processes across various municipalities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with city officials utility providers consultants and community stakeholders.
- Manage project schedules budgets risks and key milestones to ensure successful delivery.
- Support contract negotiations consultant agreements and RFP processes.
- Coordinate and manage third-party consultants including architects engineers surveyors and planning professionals.
- Oversee entitlement approvals design development permitting and preconstruction activities.
- Manage project documentation including RFIs change orders purchase orders submittals and pay applications.
- Coordinate closely with construction teams to address critical path items scheduling and project challenges.
- Lead preconstruction efforts including cost reviews constructability assessments and schedule planning.
- Maintain ownership of project financial performance operating budgets and overall project profitability.
- Present project updates schedules budgets and performance metrics to leadership on a regular basis.
- 5 8 years of experience in residential real estate development homebuilding planning engineering or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of California entitlement zoning and permitting processes.
- Experience managing residential development projects from acquisition through construction.
- Proven project management experience with multiple projects and consultants.
- Ability to read review and QA/QC architectural and engineering plans.
- Knowledge of development underwriting project budgets and pro forma analysis.
- Strong understanding of Northern California zoning regulations permitting requirements and building codes.
- Excellent communication organizational and stakeholder management skills.
- Background in architecture planning engineering construction management or a related discipline.
- Experience working for a homebuilder residential developer or vertically integrated construction organization.
- Familiarity with modular or prefabricated construction methods.
- Experience managing discretionary entitlements tentative maps and final maps within California.
- MBA MSRE MRED or related advanced degree preferred.
- Competitive base salary: $135000 $165000
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Equity participation
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
