Real Estate Senior Development Manager

The Senior Development Manager oversees large-scale and complex development projects from acquisition through entitlement, design, construction, and delivery. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams, managing external consultants and contractors, and ensuring projects align with AlphaX’s vision of creating innovative, sustainable, and community-centered housing. The Senior Development Manager serves as a key leader in the development team, mentoring junior staff, resolving project challenges, and driving execution across multiple projects.

• Direct and manage consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors; ensure deliverables are high-quality and on schedule.
• Lead complex real estate development projects across acquisition, due diligence, entitlement, permitting, design, construction, and close-out.
• Manage and report on project budgets, timelines, and KPIs to senior leadership and investors.
• Contribute to shaping internal processes, project delivery standards, and company best practices.
• Mentor and supervise Development Associates and Managers; provide guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Build and maintain advanced project pro formas and financial analyses; monitor project performance against underwriting assumptions.
• Identify project risks across entitlement, financial, cost, and schedule; develop and execute risk mitigation strategies.
• Represent AlphaX in meetings with municipalities, investors, lenders, and community groups.
• Oversee entitlement and permitting processes; negotiate with city staff, agencies, and community stakeholders to secure approvals.

• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge of entitlement, permitting, and municipal planning processes.
• Problem-solver and self-starter.
• Proven track record of delivering housing or mixed-use projects on time and on budget.
• Collaborative leader who develops talent and builds effective teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Excellent in interacting with public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in real estate development, with demonstrated leadership on entitlement and construction-phase projects in California.

• Paid Holidays: Celebrate the holidays with paid time off.
• Competitive pay and benefits - We offer a compensation package that rewards your expertise and dedication.
• Full Suite of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: access to comprehensive coverage.
• Paid lunch: Enjoy a complimentary lunch during work hours.