Development Manager - Retail

Development Manager A growing real estate developer is seeking a Development Manager to lead the execution of commercial and mixed-use projects across the Greater Houston area. This is a role for someone who thrives in the field, in the details, and in the driver's seat-taking projects from early feasibility through design, permitting, infrastructure, construction, and successful turnover. You'll be the engine behind multiple ground-up and redevelopment projects-guiding the full lifecycle with precision, ownership, and a bias toward action. You will: Oversee design, engineering, permitting, and construction from concept to completion Build and manage realistic schedules, budgets, and approval pathways Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to keep work moving Review technical reports (civil, environmental, traffic, geotech, surveys) and turn insights into decisions Navigate municipal processes, utility districts, and public-infrastructure reimbursement mechanisms Lead progress updates and reporting for internal stakeholders, lenders, and partners Ensure projects transition smoothly to operations and long-term management Solve problems early, communicate clearly, and keep the team aligned This is not a theoretical role-it's execution at a high level. If you want to shape impactful projects without layers of bureaucracy, this is that opportunity. 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 The successful applicant has: 5+ years of hands-on real estate development experience Bachelors in relevant engineering field (e.g. Civil Engineering), Construction Management or architecture -- this is a job for someone who likes to build things! Demonstrated success delivering ground-up commercial, industrial, retail, or mixed-use projects Familiarity with Houston-area permitting and infrastructure processes is highly valuable Proficiency in development tools (Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Excel, scheduling software) You'll thrive if you are: A development operator who knows how to take a site from "idea" to "open for business" Skilled at juggling multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders without dropping quality Strong in technical literacy-comfortable reading plans, reviewing reports, and challenging assumptions Confident running meetings with consultants, city officials, utilities, community groups, and internal teams Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented, and motivated by forward momentum A clear communicator who brings structure, clarity, and accountability to fast-moving work What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging from $110000 to $130000+ annually. Bonus eligible. High-impact projects with real visibility A stable, established ownership group with a strong pipeline Low bureaucracy, high autonomy

Created: 2026-03-04