Hybrid Development Project Manager

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About the role

  • Development Project Manager overseeing pre-construction processes for new Shake Shack restaurant locations. Managing project coordination, schedules, and stakeholder communication for successful development.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned development projects from site handoff through construction start, supporting overall schedules, landlord deliverables, entitlements, and permitting activities.
  • Develop and maintain project execution plans and schedules for assigned projects, tracking timelines and key milestones in alignment with landlord delivery requirements and departmental priorities.
  • Monitor project progress and day-to-day tasks, proactively identifying risks or blockers and escalating issues to leadership.
  • Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating with internal teams, external consultants, and landlords.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with real estate, design, permitting, pre-construction, and construction teams to support task resolution and ensure timely completion of project requirements.
  • Maintain and update project schedules, budgets, and status reports for assigned projects; communicate risks, changes, and delays clearly to senior leadership.
  • Support entitlement and permitting activities for assigned sites, coordinating with consultants, municipalities, and internal partners to advance approvals.
  • Participate in regional pipeline meetings; track assigned action items and support follow-through.
  • Lead and support internal project kickoffs meetings and due diligence reviews for assigned projects, assisting with preparation, documentation, and next-step tracking.
  • Establish and monitor development budgets for assigned projects, flagging variances or concerns to leadership.
  • Conduct site visits as needed to support verification of landlord work progress and assist in coordinating resolution of deficiencies.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives by providing feedback and insights based on hands-on project execution experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering
  • 4-6 years of progressive experience in real estate development, design project management, construction project management, or related field managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end development processes, with expertise in entitlements and permitting
  • Experience developing and executing project schedules, pacing, and project execution plans
  • Proficiency in project tracking tools and scheduling software; Excel and Microsoft Office required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam preferred.
  • Domestic travel required.

Benefits

  • Shake Shack Meal Discounts
  • Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
  • Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
  • 401k Plan with Company Match*
  • Paid Time Off*
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
  • Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
  • Development and Growth Opportunities*

Job title

Development Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$103,050 - $135,300 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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