Development Manager

Avery Hall is a vertically integrated real estate development company committed to design excellence and long-term value creation. Rooted in Brooklyn and supported by our Charlotte office, we focus on shaping thoughtful, enduring buildings that elevate the borough’s neighborhoods and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant city.

By uniting development, architecture, and hands‑on project execution, we deliver projects defined by refined design, rigorous planning, and exceptional craftsmanship. Our team’s expertise across acquisition, entitlement, design, construction, and asset management allows us to carry each project from vision to completion with clarity and care.

We believe that well‑designed, well‑built environments strengthen communities. We seek people who want to contribute to meaningful, design‑driven work and who thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

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Avery Hall is seeking a Development Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Development
, Director of Construction
, and senior leadership, this individual will lead all facets of day‑to‑day development, design, and construction activities across multiple mixed‑use and multifamily projects.

This role is highly collaborative and hands‑on, engaging with design teams, consultants, contractors, and ownership throughout all phases of development. The position offers a unique opportunity to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle—from concept and entitlement through design coordination, GMP negotiations, construction execution, TCO/FCO, and closeout—within a high‑energy, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This position is based in Brooklyn, New York, and requires regular on‑site presence at active construction sites as well as in‑office presence at Avery Hall’s corporate headquarters in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

• Shepherd projects from initial concept through design development, 100% CDs, DOB filing, entitlements, procurement, construction, TCO/FCO, punchlist, and warranty.
• Lead weekly OAC/design meetings; prepare agendas, notes, and action items.
• Assist in the RFP, selection, and contracting process for architects, engineers, consultants, and construction managers.

• Lead and coordinate all design consultants, ensuring ownership’s goals are accurately translated into drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Oversee full construction administration, including rigorous review, tracking, and resolution of RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and field clarifications.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot design and construction issues from pre‑development through on‑site execution, ensuring timely decisions and alignment across all project teams.

• Review, negotiate, and process all change orders, invoices, and cost proposals from the CM and consultants.
• Conduct weekly site walkthroughs to monitor construction progress across all trades, verify schedule alignment, identify emerging issues, and ensure work quality and sequencing are consistent with project requirements.
• Oversee the construction draw and requisition process, including verification of hard and soft cost expenditures.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, consultant contracts, and monthly development reports.
• Manage cost tracking for all project components, including design changes, value engineering, allowances, contingencies, and buyout adjustments.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred).
• Master’s degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering is strongly preferred.

• 5‑10+ years of relevant experience in real estate development, construction, architecture, or related design/development fields.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, construction materials, means and methods for multifamily and mixed‑use development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design development, coordinate consultants, and resolve technical issues.
• Strong experience with the NYC entitlement, zoning, approvals, and permitting processes.

• Proven leadership with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while fostering teamwork across large consultant and construction teams.
• High proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.

THIS IS NOT A FINANCE POSITION.

Only candidates with active, hands‑on experience in design, development, and/or construction should apply.

A resume and work sample/portfolio can be submitted to:
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