Development Manager

Prime Group Holdings
, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm specializing in self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a talented Development Manager to cover our projects in our Northeast region of the country.

With $6.7billion in assets under management, Prime Group is among the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties globally, with a portfolio of 320+ self-storage assets across 28 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, totaling 24+ million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including Prime Storage Fund III, the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised.

Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group employs 700+ professionals and maintains a regional office in Jupiter, FL and Manhattan, NY along with investment originations offices in Denver, CO;
Hackensack, NJ;
Yorktown, VA; and Calgary, Alberta. The firm’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by specialized teams across sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance and legal, property management, information technology, transactions and financing, marketing, accounting, training, and other core functions.

Prime Group’s performance is rooted in a culture of respect, teamwork, ethical business practices, accountability, and persistence. The firm places significant value on the relationships it has built with customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders. Pitch Book has recognized Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in its 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.

Position Overview

The Development Manager serves as Capital Solutions' owner-side representative for self-storage projects developed with third‑party partners, and may also be assigned renovation, expansion, and repositioning projects within Prime's Self‑Storage Value‑Add (SSVA) platform. Working closely with and reporting to the VP of Development & Delivery, this individual helps protect Prime's brand, operating requirements, capital interests, and delivery expectations from design through construction, turnover, and closeout.

• Review architectural, structural, MEP, civil, fire‑protection, security, signage, and self‑storage system documents for alignment with Prime Brand Standards, operating requirements, approved budgets, and project objectives.
• Coordinate milestone design reviews with design teams, and internal stakeholders; maintain comment logs and track exceptions, scope gaps, and decisions through resolution.
• Confirm that the unit mix shown in project documents conforms to the Investment Committee‑approved unit mix and pricing model, and raise discrepancies before construction.
• Help develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; solicit and level bids; and coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities.
• Coordinate with property operations to plan work around occupied facilities and minimize disruption to customers and revenue.

• Act as PGCS's eyes and ears during construction, monitoring progress, quality, procurement, inspections, commissioning, and readiness for occupancy.
• Visit active projects at key milestones and when project conditions warrant; document observations with photos, responsible parties, and follow‑up actions.
• Review schedules, cost reports, OAC minutes, RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, and contingency use to identify risks to budget, schedule, quality, and opening date.
• Coordinate with Prime Operations, Facilities, IT, Security,…