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Senior Development Manager

Blue Ridge Executive Search
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
Are you an experienced Development Manager with history managing concurrent projects across various phases of the development process? Do you want to work for a company that is highly motivated and influential in the industry? If so, this opening may be for you. We are hunting for a senior development manager in the Greater Denver, Colorado area.
 
ALL ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:                                                                                                                                
  • Manage entitlement process and due diligence discovery during acquisition.
  • Assemble initial project development budget, considering the desired program, owner’s desired scope, and any applicable input from the acquisition team.
  • Lead RFP processes to engage general contractor, design and consultant teams. Manage design development as well as pre- and mid-construction process ensuring budget, schedule, and program expectations are maintained validated. Ultimately responsible for successful project turnover.
  • Review design documents for completeness at each major design phase, including constructability and compliance with any applicable owner requirements.
  • Review final GMP for completeness, including recommendations for value engineering opportunities. Make recommendations for execution.
  • Assist in contract review and negotiations for all members of the project development team.
  • Work with accounting team to assemble monthly draws, including all necessary project reporting.
  • Interface with the owner and key executives on all projects assigned.
  • Assemble and maintain complete project records and close-out documents.
  • Procure and manage third party vendors needed for projects such as signage, FF&E procurement, and low voltage. Coordinate the scope of these vendors with the project team.
  • Direct the project closeout and delivery activities.
  • Build connections through integrity and leadership and for creating and maintaining trust in our expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and necessary for a successful turn-key construction project.
 
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or comparable field.
  • Minimum 10 years total experience in the industry with experience managing various phases of the development process (entitlements, due diligence, design, construction)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience work in Project Management for a general contractor
  • Experience in the hospitality industry not required, but strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
 
LET’S TALK:
Blue Ridge Executive Search
5218 Brevard Rd,
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
Phone: 828.891.9616
Fax:828.891.9617
keith@blueridgesearch.net
www.blueridgesearch.net

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