Development Project Manager

7 Brew Coffee is a rapidly expanding drive-through beverage experience with over 700 locations across the US. The Development Project Manager is responsible for directing and managing development activities for franchise locations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining brand standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned franchisee groups and development projects from site review through construction completion
• Manage and coordinate project activities including preliminary site reviews, design, permitting, entitlements, approvals, and construction
• Collaborate with internal departments including Real Estate, Design, Operations, Legal, and Accounting to ensure successful project execution
• Partner with architects, engineers, landlords, contractors, modular manufacturers, consultants, vendors, and franchisees to ensure project alignment and compliance with brand standards
• Track and support franchisee projects through zoning approvals, site plan approvals, entitlements, use approvals, and building permits
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and development milestones remain on track
• Communicate with city planners, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals and resolve project-related issues
• Develop, maintain, and update development schedules and project tracking systems
• Provide regular project status updates and communicate risks, delays, and opportunities to leadership
• Qualify, direct, and manage architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely project delivery
• Maintain approved vendor, supplier, contractor, and business partner relationships
• Monitor project quality and ensure adherence to 7 Brew design, construction, and brand standards throughout all phases of development
• Proactively identify project challenges and implement solutions to minimize delays and maintain project momentum

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate, Land Planning, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years of experience in QSR or retail preconstruction, permitting, entitlements, and construction project management
• Proven experience managing multiple development projects in a fast-paced rollout environment
• Strong construction project management expertise
• Demonstrated leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Experience navigating permitting processes and working with regulatory agencies
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power BI
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing technologies and business environments
• Strong vendor, contractor, and supplier management experience
• Highly resourceful, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20%
• Experience working with franchise development and multi-unit construction projects preferred