Development Manager; Healthcare

Overview

At Cumming Group, you will work on a range of high-impact real estate projects in a dynamic environment. We are a growing project and cost management consultancy with a broad, global presence. This position is with Seneca Group, a Cumming Group affiliate, delivering real estate advisory and development management services on projects ranging from 10,000 to over 1,000,000 square feet across corporate office, education, luxury residential, civic and cultural, healthcare, and life sciences markets in North America and select EMEA and APAC markets.

Based in Seattle, WA, with opportunity to support other markets if interested. The role focuses on providing exceptional client service, delivering projects, and supporting the firm’s growth.

If you are looking to join a team of exceptional people working with recognized clients on high-profile, complex projects, we’d love to meet you.

• Serve as the day-to-day lead for one or more real estate development projects of medium-to-large size or complexity, under the direction of an Associate Principal and/or Principal.
• Integrate development management and project management, overseeing projects from early planning and entitlement through design, construction, and closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk at the project level; coordinate internal teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Support senior leadership in client relationships, decision-making, and overall project strategy.
• Promote opportunities for repeat business through effective project delivery, communication, relationship management, and collaboration with senior leadership.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules and development budgets, including forecasting and cash flow tracking.
• Oversee entitlement, permitting, and agency coordination processes.
• Manage design teams, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Review and evaluate cost estimates, value engineering options, and contractor proposals.
• Support negotiation and administration of consultant and construction contracts in coordination with the Associate Principal and/or Principal.
• Provide construction management oversight, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk control.
• Facilitate and lead day-to-day project meetings with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders; escalate key decisions, risks, and issues to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Act as the primary day-to-day client contact, supporting senior leadership in client leadership, strategic communication, and decision-making.
• Proactively identify and resolve project-level risks, conflicts, and issues.
• Align project execution with development goals to achieve client objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance during normal business hours, with on-site presence as required.

• Experience delivering complex healthcare projects; previous experience managing projects in active healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of local healthcare entitlements and DOH regulations.
• Understanding of Infection Prevention guidelines including ICRA/PCRA processes when overseeing projects in critical care environments.
• Partnered with end users during design, construction, and implementation phases.
• Strong ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and integrate complex project information; demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to delegate effectively, provide clear direction, and deliver ongoing feedback.
• Proven experience monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to independently manage projects in dynamic or compressed time frames; strong organizational skills to balance competing priorities and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated excellence in commercial real estate development management, project management, design, engineering, and/or construction.
• Technical background or sector-specific…