Development Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Development Project Manager

Location: Hybrid - Southfield Michigan

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Because We Invest in YOU!

At Brewtopia, it’s more than coffee — it’s about building the infrastructure that powers disciplined growth.

As a fast-growing 7 Brew franchise group expanding across multiple states, development execution is critical to scaling intelligently and efficiently. Before a stand ever opens, strong development leadership ensures sites are viable, entitlements move efficiently, and projects are designed for operational success.

Our impossible goal: 200 stands and $500M in revenue by 2028.

Our goal: scale rapidly without breaking development timelines, budgets, or brand standards.

To do that, we need a Development Project Manager who not only manages projects — but drives the systems, coordination, and execution required to move projects from feasibility through permit-ready delivery.

This role is proactive, execution-focused, and systems-driven.

YOUR MISSION

Lead Brewtopia development projects from site feasibility through entitlement, design, permitting, and construction handoff:

• On schedule
• Within budget
• Fully coordinated and permit-ready
• Designed for operational efficiency and scalability

Development performance is not reactive.

You own progress — feasibility, entitlement strategy, consultant coordination, design execution, and project readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development process from feasibility through entitlements, permitting, design, and construction handoff
• Lead engineering and technical delivery of new 7 Brew stand development projects
• Coordinate and oversee civil engineering, architectural consultants, and third-party vendors
• Ensure designs align with project goals, constructability, operational efficiency, budgets, and brand standards
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk tracking
• Coordinate with local municipalities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to proactively minimize delays
• Lead feasibility and due diligence efforts including utility research, pre-application meetings, and constructability analysis
• Support preliminary pro forma development and identify project risks early
• Oversee entitlement and permitting strategy, submissions, public meetings, and agency reviews
• Resolve design conflicts and technical challenges quickly and effectively
• Support construction teams by assisting with field conflicts, technical issues, and unforeseen conditions
• Translate technical issues into clear business implications for leadership
• Provide regular reporting and project updates to operations and executive leadership
• Participate in construction administration activities including change orders, pay application reviews, schedule updates, and quality coordination
• Continuously improve prototype plan sets to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate operational pain points
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure adherence to internal governance and approval processes

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in real estate development and/or construction project management
• Strong understanding of entitlements, permitting, design coordination, and construction administration
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and basic financial models/pro formas
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Procore
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work across municipalities, consultants, operations, and executive teams
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, solving problems proactively, and driving accountability
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED, or CCM
• Experience negotiating AIA or similar consultant and contractor agreements
• Experience in QSR, retail, or multi-site development environments preferred

You drive approvals.

You protect timelines.

You deliver projects ready to build — not excuses.

What You’ll Get

• 140k to 160k+ bonus and benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment
• Be part of high-impact projects that shape the future of Brewtopia
• Hybrid role with travel to project sites as needed

JOIN THE BREWTOPIA MOVEMENT

If you thrive where execution replaces excuses, systems drive scale, and accountability defines success — we want to hear from you.

Start your journey with us today by completing our quick Culture Index Survey (5–7 minutes):

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brewtopia and 7 Brew are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants are considered fairly, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any protected status.

Apply today and help us build the future.