Mgr, Development
- Pay
- $110,000 – $145,000 per year
- Location
- Chicago, IL
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About the role
- Location
- GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300
- Business
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we're committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we're shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary
The Development Manager is primarily responsible for managing the budgets of multiple value-creating projects. Serving as the central point on a multidisciplinary project team, this individual consolidates project data, tracks all income and expenses, and forecasts total project costs and monthly project spend. You will work closely with a senior developer, gaining hands-on experience and the opportunity to grow into independently leading projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain project budgets and forecasts, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Support development projects throughout the full cycle, from feasibility studies through construction and closeout.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners including design and construction teams to achieve project objectives.
- Lead the creation, analysis, and underwriting of project proformas.
- Coordinate, research, track, and advance project tasks and company obligations related to leases, COREAs, municipalities, permits, entitlements, bonds and letters of credit, lenders, joint venture partners, and internal capital approval.
- Manage multiple projects of varying complexity, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Other projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree required preferably in real estate, finance, business, architecture, construction management or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in real estate, finance or development required.
- Background in architecture and/or construction preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
- Ability and initiative to quickly learn software tools including, but not limited to, budget and project management platforms, Bluebeam, Salesforce, JD Edwards, Proliance, and Yardi.
- Proven ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple projects
Compensation
- Salary type: Exempt
- Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
- Annual Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $145,000
- Annual Bonus Eligibility: 20%
Benefit Information
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
- 401(k) Company matching
- 401(k) Vests on Day 1
- Career development programs
- Charitable donation matching
- Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
- Wellness and mental health resources
- Pet insurance offering
- Childcare Assistance
- Commuter benefits
- A culture based on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative, and Win Togethe r
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
From Ggp's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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