Back to jobs Development Manager Greenwood Village, CO Apply Now Development Manager - West Region | Denver, CO Shape Multifamily Communities Across the West from Acquisition Through Permitting As a Development Manager - West Region at Thompson Thrift, you will be based in Denver, CO, while leading and coordinating key aspects of multifamily real estate development projects throughout Thompson Thrift's West Region, including Texas, Idaho, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, and Montana. You'll manage projects from acquisition through permitting, working across internal teams, municipalities, consultants, legal counsel, and construction partners to keep projects aligned with quality, schedule, process, and financial standards. This role provides the opportunity to work across multiple markets and help drive Thompson Thrift's continued multifamily development throughout the western United States. Why Thompson Thrift? Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We're committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible. At Thompson Thrift, you'll find: Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs Real Impact — Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects Your Role as a Development Manager As a Development Manager, you will help drive real estate development projects through acquisition, due diligence, zoning and entitlements, design coordination, permitting, and agency approvals. You'll own development schedules and deliverables while proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and coordinating the stakeholders necessary to move projects forward. This role works closely with sellers, legal counsel, municipalities, consultants, accounting, construction partners, and internal teams. You'll also serve as a primary point of contact with review agencies, helping ensure projects meet applicable state and local requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead coordination among sellers, legal counsel, municipalities, consultants, internal teams, and construction partners Own development schedules, deliverables, and issue resolution throughout the development process Coordinate title review and support financing and appraisal packages in partnership with accounting Manage due diligence timelines and contract milestones while identifying and mitigating development risks Participate in easement negotiations and coordination Lead zoning and entitlement analysis, including permitted uses, signage, landscaping, setbacks, and other municipal requirements Direct utility planning and coordination and manage the platting and subdivision process Lead variance strategies, applications, and approvals Coordinate survey, civil engineering, architectural, and consultant teams Own site planning to align project goals, budgets, and required approvals Develop and manage permitting strategies, schedules, submittals, filing deadlines, and approval timelines Serve as the primary point of contact with review agencies and attend required meetings Coordinate compliance with state and local agencies, including Departments of Transportation and Environmental Management Maintain accurate, organized project documentation and ensure timely partnership reporting and internal documentation Our Ideal Candidate for this Role Education Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study. Experience 3+ years of relevant experience Real estate development experience preferred Skills & Attributes Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and project tracking tools Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple projects Strong written and verbal communication skills Collaborative, team-oriented approach Ability to take ownership, adapt to changing project needs, and proactively resolve development issues Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
- The hourly or salary range is the range Thompson Thrift in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law Colorado Pay Range $125,000 - $135,000 USD Use of AI in Hiring Thompson Thrift uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to support parts of the recruiting process. These tools assist recruiters but do not make hiring decisions or independently determine candidate outcomes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. If you have questions about our hiring process, please contact us at recruiting@thompsonthrift.com . By submitting your application, you acknowledge this information and confirm that the information you have provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. Apply for this job
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