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On · 1 week ago

Senior Lead - Development Manager, Americas

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

On is a company focused on growth and progress, and they are seeking a Senior Lead - Development Manager to oversee complex real estate development projects across the Americas. The role involves ensuring projects align with the company's design aesthetic, managing construction processes, and maintaining financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Product DesignSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Drive the strategic execution of high-priority Real Estate Development projects across the Americas, ensuring every store, showroom, and workplace environment aligns with On's premium design aesthetic and commitment to quality

Champion the rapid scale-up of the construction pipeline, developing and implementing standardized processes, scalable CapEx budget models, and technical manuals to maximize efficiency and brand integrity

Lead and direct internal and external Development Managers, Consultants, and Contractors from initial project planning through to final construction completion and turnover to our business partners, instilling a culture of safety, quality, and accountability

Foresee, resolve, and manage complex risks related to multi-jurisdictional compliance, permitting, and construction contract complexities across key American markets

Provide expert financial control by developing, justifying, and controlling large-scale multi-project CapEx budgets, including robust cost estimation, value engineering, and financial reporting

Cultivate and sustain strong cross-functional partnerships, adeptly synthesizing diverse stakeholder needs and aligning on necessary trade-offs to achieve unified, business-critical outcomes

Proactively identify underlying issues and root causes within complex projects, delivering unique, scalable solutions to new-to-brand and multi-regional challenges

Spearhead the technical development and continuous improvement of fixtures and store elements, focusing on premium quality, roll-out efficiency, and optimizing supply chain logistics through expert negotiation

Qualification

Construction ManagementFinancial ControlReal Estate DevelopmentProject ManagementPeople LeadershipPermitting KnowledgeSafety RegulationsStakeholder ManagementSpanish FluencyPortuguese Fluency

Required

8+ years of progressive functional experience in construction, architecture, or real estate development, with hands-on expertise managing diverse retail formats, including high street, mall, and flagship stores in a high-growth, premium environment

2+ years of direct people leadership experience, guiding, mentoring, and developing project managers and technical specialists to achieve ambitious project outcomes across multiple regions

Strong appreciation for premium design aesthetic combined with the understanding of premium material specifications, construction methods, and QA/QC protocols necessary to deliver stores that meet the high aesthetic and durability standards of a global luxury brand

Proven ability to rapidly scale the construction pipeline while maintaining brand quality, including establishing standardized processes ('Playbooks') and scalable CapEx budget models, including robust cost estimation, value engineering, and financial reporting

Comprehensive knowledge of the permitting, zoning, and building code variances across key American markets across entire project lifecycle, from site due diligence and design development to cost estimation, construction execution, and close-out

Unwavering commitment to and mandatory knowledge of OSHA and equivalent national/provincial safety regulations across the region, ensuring rigorous site safety protocols