Development Manager – Development Services

CESO, INC.

Development Manager overseeing retail and commercial development projects at CESO, Inc. Managing schedules, budgets, and team coordination to meet client objectives on time and within budget.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,148 - $195,149 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the due diligence, entitlements, design, and permitting phases of land development projects, with a focus on retail and commercial sites, including convenience store and fueling station projects.
Oversee all required consultants and third-party professionals to ensure project phases are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with local regulations and zoning requirements.
Conduct and/or oversee due diligence activities, including site analysis, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments, to evaluate project viability.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors on the development of project plans to meet regulatory requirements, operational needs, and stakeholder expectations.
Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budgets.
Coordinate with utility providers to confirm availability of services and compliance with utility design requirements.
Collaborate with internal client teams, including Real Estate, Entitlements, Construction, and Operations, to align project objectives and ensure milestones are met.
Identify and manage project risks, including environmental, zoning, and regulatory challenges, and develop mitigation or contingency plans as needed.
Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to clients, internal management, and other stakeholders.
Ensure project documentation, including design documents, permits, approvals, and regulatory filings, is complete, accurate, and current.
Maintain frequent and proactive communication with clients through email, phone, text, and project management systems.
Participate in regularly scheduled client meetings, including virtual meetings, to present updates and address issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Land Development or related field, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in land development project management is required;
A focus on entitlements, due diligence, design and permitting phases for retail project is preferred.
Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Deltek, Newforma, and SmartSheet.
Travel up to 15% for client meetings and ability to attend jurisdictional meetings as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
401K with a Company Match
Rewards and Recognition Program
Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
Paid Holidays
Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
Welcome Box
Casual Dress Code
Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

land development project managementdue diligenceentitlementsdesignpermittingsite analysisfeasibility studiesenvironmental assessmentsproject schedulingbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationrisk managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder managementclient relationsproactive communicationtime management