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
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