Development Manager - Communities

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the planning, design and execution of new senior living communities across the western United States. This role is a key member of the Touchmark Development & Construction (TDC) team and will oversee major ground‑up development projects from entitlement through construction and operational turnover.

As the owner's representative, you will drive project success by balancing schedule, budget, quality and stakeholder expectations while collaborating with executive leadership, consultants, contractors and operations teams. Current projects include new community developments in Fort Collins, Colorado and Anchorage, Alaska.

• Manage greenfield senior living development projects from entitlement through construction completion and operational turnover
• Drive project execution while maintaining alignment with Touchmark's strategic goals, budgets, schedules, and quality standards
• Serve as Touchmark's primary representative with consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and project stakeholders

• Lead consultant and contractor procurement, negotiations, contract administration, and change management
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify project risks and proactively implement solutions to maintain project objectives

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction partners to ensure projects align with operational, financial, and resident experience goals
• Provide constructability input, value engineering recommendations, and budget‑conscious design guidance
• Lead project meetings and communicate key decisions, updates, and action items to stakeholders

• Work closely with Operations, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Executive Leadership throughout project planning and execution
• Support successful community openings by ensuring a seamless transition from construction to operations
• Build strong relationships with local jurisdictions, community stakeholders, and neighboring property owners

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in owner's representation, development management, construction management, or related project leadership roles
• Experience delivering ground‑up multifamily, senior living, hospitality, residential, or mixed‑use developments
• Strong knowledge of entitlement, design, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and construction processes
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Project; experience with Procore, Bluebeam or similar construction technology platforms is preferred
• Experience utilizing AI‑powered tools to improve productivity, analysis and communication while exercising sound professional judgment
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project locations and Touchmark communities

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week:

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On‑Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.