Senior Development Manager

Location

Scottsdale - 14648 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 290

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Job Description

The Senior Development Manager is primarily responsible for directing community development operations through oversight of project teams consisting of internal and external resources, including managing the planning, design, permitting, construction and turnover of community improvements along with receiving approvals from regulating authorities and preparing/managing budgets and cost controls. This position will have a lead role in evaluating ongoing production and planning operations, operations team performance, servicing efficiency, cost control reporting, and delivery of product to serve sales objectives. These responsibilities are carried out both through completion of specific tasks, as well as directing and coaching operations support staff.

Key Deliverables

• Define and execute project objectives aligned with corporate strategy and community development goals
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, regulatory bodies, advocacy groups, and joint venture partners
• Represent organizational interests in external forums to advance business planning and development outcomes
• Oversee end-to-end land development processes—from feasibility analysis and entitlement through design, construction, and municipal turnover
• Drive planning and engineering workflows to meet milestones, permitting requirements, and servicing targets
• Champion continuous improvement across development operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Source, evaluate, and recommend consultants and contractors; cultivate high-trust relationships to ensure quality delivery
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Coordinators and consultant teams, ensuring alignment with project vision and standards
• Negotiate and manage service contracts, scopes, and performance metrics across disciplines
• Direct the creation and refinement of site plans, civil and landscape designs, and architectural documentation
• Implement design guidelines and support the Design Review Committee in evaluating builder submissions
• Ensure design integrity, cost efficiency, and compliance with project vision and regulatory standards
• Partner with Construction Managers to define bid scopes, evaluate field changes, and manage change orders
• Ensure construction activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain site readiness and documentation for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental compliance
• Coordinate final inspections, as-built documentation, and turnover of lots and infrastructure to builders and municipalities
• Liaise with HOAs for landscape and hardscape conveyance; ensure all turnover materials are complete and accurate
• Support final acceptance processes and ensure stakeholder satisfaction at project closeout
• Develop and manage project budgets, cash flows, and financial forecasts across all phases of development
• Monitor cost controls, analyze variances, and collaborate with Accounting on adjustments and reporting
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, or construction management
• Minimum 10 years of experience in horizontal design and construction, with deep expertise in engineering, landscape, planning, value engineering, plan review, cost estimating, scheduling, budget/cash flow management, permitting, and process optimization
• Proven success in land development and homebuilding within the Phoenix Metro market
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and advanced analytical capabilities
• Strong influencing, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills to drive high-quality outcomes
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a natural curiosity and drive for innovation
• Proficient in financial proformas and the impact of land development on investment performance
• Deep understanding of the U.S. design and construction ecosystem, with broad knowledge of real estate development
• Skilled in collaborating with technically trained consultants and contractors to ensure alignment and delivery
• Effective communicator across diverse governmental and quasi-governmental agencies
• Collaborative team contributor with the ability to lead, manage, and mentor cross-functional talent
• Willingness to travel between corporate offices, project sites, and agency meetings as needed
• Comfortable conducting frequent site inspections, including exposure to active construction zones and varying weather conditions
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
• 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
  
  

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.