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We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!\nThis position is with Seneca Group, a Cumming Group affiliate, who delivers top-tier real estate advisory and development management services on projects ranging from 10,000 to over 1 million square feet across corporate office, education, luxury residential, civic and cultural, healthcare, and life sciences across North America and select EMEA and APAC markets.\nAs part of Seneca Group’s continued growth, we are seeking a skilled Development Manager based in our Seattle office in Seattle, WA. This role will play a key part in providing superior client service, delivering exceptional projects, and supporting the continued growth of the firm.\nIf you’re looking to join a team of exceptional people working with recognized clients on high-profile, complex projects - and make a real impact - we’d love to meet you.\nOverview:\nThe Development Manager serves as the day-to-day lead for one or more real estate development projects of medium-to-large size or complexity, working under the direction of an Associate Principal and/or Principal.\nThis role integrates development management and project management responsibilities, overseeing projects from early planning and entitlement through design, construction, and closeout.\nThe Development Manager is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk at the project level, while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and contractors. The role supports senior leadership in client relationships, decision-making, and overall project strategy, and represents Seneca Group’s commitment to excellence and value creation for world-class clients.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities:\nManage the day-to-day execution of one or more real estate development projects, or multiple projects/programs, from concept through completion, under the direction of an Associate Principal and/or Principal.\nSupport the definition of technical and financial project scope and manage execution of approved development strategies, budgets, schedules, and delivery plans.\nPrepare, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules and development budgets, including forecasting and cash flow tracking.\nOversee entitlement, permitting, and agency coordination processes.\nManage design teams, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.\nReview and evaluate cost estimates, value engineering options, and contractor proposals.\nSupport the negotiation and administration of consultant and construction contracts, in coordination with the Associate Principal and/or Principal.\nProvide construction management oversight, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk control.\nFacilitate and lead day-to-day project meetings with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders, escalating key decisions, risks, and issues to senior leadership as appropriate.\nServe as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the client, supporting the Associate Principal and/or Principal in overall client leadership, strategic communication, and decision-making.\nProactively identify and resolve project-level risks, conflicts, and issues.\nPromote opportunities for repeat business through effective project delivery, communication, relationship management, and collaboration with senior leadership.\nAchieve client objectives by aligning project execution with development goals.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nMaintain regular attendance during normal business hours, with on-site presence at the office and project sites as required.\nThe Development Manager reports to an Associate Principal and/or Principal and collaborates closely with senior leadership to align project execution with client objectives and firm strategy.\nKnowledge & Skills Required:\nStrong ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and integrate complex project and development information.\nDemonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals.\nAbility to delegate effectively, provide clear direction, and deliver ongoing feedback.\nProven experience monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies as needed.\nStrong problem-solving skills, including the ability to distinguish root causes from symptoms.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.\nAbility to independently manage projects in dynamic or compressed timeframes.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines.\nPreferred Education and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5+ years of demonstrated excellence in commercial real estate development management, project management, design, engineering, and/or construction.\nExperience delivering large-scale, complex development projects.\nDemonstrated experience managing the development and delivery of ground-up shell-and-core building projects.\nTechnical or sector-specific expertise in commercial office, healthcare, life sciences, education, research & development, cultural, luxury residential, and/or complex mixed-use projects.\nStrong project experience and professional relationships within the assigned region is preferred.\nWillingness to travel domestically (approximately 10-25%).\nThe salary range for this full-time role is $150,000.00-$185,000.00 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.\nCumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. 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