The Senior Manager of Development is a leadership role responsible for driving the execution of new restaurant development from Letter of Intent (LOI) through opening. Serving as the primary development liaison between real estate, design, construction, and landlord consultants. This role drives early project due diligence, entitlement strategy, maintains project schedule, drives landlord obligations and site development, helps identify risks that could impact schedule or cost for an assigned portfolio of projects.
How You'll Succeed: - Lead the full development lifecycle for an assigned portfolio of projects, from LOI through operational turnover and close-out.
- Drive project schedules, and cross-functional coordination across Real Estate, Design, Construction, landlords, consultants, and external partners identifying risks, gaps, and interdependencies.
- Facilitate project kickoff meetings with Design and Construction, Ensuring the Design and Construction teams have requirements met to start work, evaluating site-specific conditions, atypical requirements, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
- Acts as the department's point person on projects where there is a long delay between lease signature & site delivery to keep team current on Landlord/Seller's progress.
- Manage site due diligence and feasibility, including test fits, schematic design, surveys, environmental reports, closings, and site-specific requirements.
- Represent Cooper's Hawk in introductory and ongoing meetings with municipal agencies; maintain and deploy standardized presentation materials across concepts.
- Track and manage landlord entitlement processes through site delivery. Coordinate landlord work, pad/site delivery requirements, utility responsibilities, and other lease/work-letter obligations.
- Monitor and communicate portfolio status, including key milestones, risks, dependencies, and critical issues to Development leadership.
What You'll Bring: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet and construction or development project management software.
- Demonstrated leadership in multi-site development or real estate project delivery.
- Strong command of project management principles, entitlement processes, and regulatory coordination.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Consistently demonstrates Cooper's Hawk values and collaborative leadership.
Key Competencies: - Executive-level communication and influence
- Strategic collaboration across disciplines
- Decisive leadership in complex, ambiguous environments
- Strong prioritization and multi-project execution
- Accountability and operational rigor
Physical Job Functions: - Office-based role with occasional travel as required.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet critical project deadlines.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and business machines
Compensation Range: $103,000 - $125,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity.
What You'll Get: - Incredible Discounts:
- Monthly Dining Allowance
- 50% Dining and Carryout
- 40% Retail Wine
- 20% Retail and Private Events
- Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
- Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account
- Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
- Paid Time Off
- Milestones Recognition Program
- Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
- Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)
Cooper's Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper's Hawk.
The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.
