Senior Development Manager, Development & Investments

Senior Development Manager, Development & Investments Job Description Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM Foundry Commercial was created to be a different kind of real estate company. Our motto – “It’s Personal” – rings true in everything we do… we value authentic human experiences. At Foundry Commercial, there is a strong sense of community. From wellness fairs to ugly Christmas sweater parties to company fundraisers, Foundry associates lean in to support one other and the causes that are important to us. We bring a sense of teamwork, collegiality, and diversity to all that we do. At the heart of it all is trust and respect. These two things drive everything else. We have built a place where people truly know each other, celebrate together, learn together, and live life alongside each other. At Foundry, we serve our clients best by attracting and unleashing the most talented and courageous professionals in industry, all while having fun and building a lasting impact on the broader community. Don’t just take our word for it. The best way to experience our culture is to immerse yourself in it . But be prep ared – it’s contagious! We are currently seeking a Senior Development Manager to join the Foundry Commercial Development and Investment. The expectation is for the Senior Development Manager to partner with the Development and Investment team, as well as the larger Development Management team to assist in the evaluation, pitching and proposal generation of owner representative services for the execution of real estate projects. These projects vary in scope and size. The proficiency to manage a wide array of clients and projects executing simultaneously while still communicating effectively is key. The Senior Development Manager is expected to be comfortable in a presentation as well as be able to proficiently execute multiple projects. Experience level should be approximately 7 years of experience with a focus on general and site contracting and or experience in a civil engineer or consultant type role as well as proficient in the real estate development processes, including but not limited to: site selection/review, zoning verification, geotechnical evaluation, environmental evaluation, site plan review, budgeting, scheduling, construction document understanding, Essential Job Functions: Manages all phases of project development process including managing the pre-development process, entitlements, design, construction, occupancy, quality control, staffing, and budget management Ability to communicate effectively and partner with consultants, brokers, vendors, design professionals and contractors Interfaces with clients to define project requirements Establishes project work plan and deadlines Creates persuasive presentations that meet the project’s objectives Tracks progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets, and generates reports on status Monitors expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget Manages all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy Manages project team by providing direction and leadership Facilitate client meetings regarding project matters Works closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, consultants, internal team members, external collaborators, customers and suppliers Education and Experience Requested: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of 7 years of related experience and/or training. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents as well as construction documents Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with employees and client groups to take desired action Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Able to forecast and prepare budgets. Foundry Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer Foundry Commercial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Foundry Commercial to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited. Foundry Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer Foundry Commercial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Foundry Commercial to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foundry-Commercial