Pre-Development & Development Manager

The Moinian Group

The Role

Overview

Manage pre‑development, approvals, consultants, and community outreach for NYC projects

Key Responsibilities

  • project monitoring
  • risk management
  • community outreach
  • pre‑development planning
  • consultant coordination
  • regulatory approvals

Tasks

-Monitor project timelines, budgets, and risks throughout the pre-development phase. -Develop and implement community outreach strategies to engage stakeholders and secure public support. -Oversee pre-development planning for large-scale residential and commercial projects. -Manage the hiring and coordination of consultants (planning, engineering, environmental, legal, etc.). -Hire and support design and construction teams by ensuring seamless coordination between approvals and execution. -Coordinate with city and state agencies. -Lead general project plan approvals, ensuring regulatory compliance and entitlement success.

Requirements

  • nyc zoning
  • pre-development
  • public-private
  • leed ap
  • pmp
  • 5-7 yrs

What You Bring

We are seeking a highly skilled Pre-Development & Development Manager to lead pre-development activities for large-scale residential and commercial projects in New York City. The ideal candidate will oversee consultant hiring, manage project approvals with municipal and state governments and lead community outreach efforts. This role requires a deep understanding of NYC development processes, infrastructure coordination, and stakeholder management. -Proven track record managing pre-development and entitlement processes in New York City. -Excellent communication and negotiation skills for consultant management and stakeholder engagement. -Experience working with complex infrastructure projects. -Familiarity with community engagement strategies and NYC rezoning processes. -Strong understanding of NYC zoning, land use regulations, and environmental approvals. -Experience with public-private partnerships and large-scale mixed-use projects. -Professional certifications (e.g., AICP, LEED AP, PMP) are a plus. -Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field. -5 - 7 years of experience in real estate development and project management.

The Company

About The Moinian Group

-Projects span major US cities—from luxury mixed‑use towers in New York to high‑profile developments in Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. -They architect landmark urban transformations, revitalizing emerging districts like Downtown and Manhattan's West Side. -Their typical projects blend upscale residential spaces, modern offices, and premium retail for vibrant community hubs. -Standing out as one of the few private developers active in every asset class, they deliver sleek, state‑of‑the‑art buildings. -Noteworthy works include 3 Columbus Circle, 3 Hudson Boulevard and high‑rise condos like Sky and Oskar.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Hospitality

Office

Retail

Mixed-Use Developments

Luxury Resorts

Boutique Hotels