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DECA Dental Group · 1 day ago

Development Project Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

DECA Dental Group is one of North America's fastest-growing dental groups, focused on providing exceptional, comprehensive dental services. They are seeking a highly organized and proactive Development Project Manager to lead the development of new dental office locations, ensuring timely and budget-aligned openings while coordinating cross-functional teams.

DentalHospital

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest quality execution of the Company’s DeNovo development and operational growth initiatives

Drive the successful launch, growth, and long-term performance of new dental office locations in alignment with Company goals

Envision, develop, and implement scalable strategies to support organizational expansion and a robust DeNovo pipeline

Participate in the assessment and diligence of new market opportunities, real estate considerations, and competitive landscape insights

Lead all phases of DeNovo development, including site evaluation, project planning, design coordination, construction oversight, FF&E setup, and operational readiness

Serve as the central point of contact between construction, operations, marketing, finance, legal, recruiting, IT, specialty services, and vendor partners to ensure seamless project execution

Establish and maintain standardized processes, workflows, and operating procedures across all development initiatives to drive consistency and efficiency

Oversee multiple departments and functions across numerous office locations, ensuring timely and accurate communication between all stakeholders

Analyze business operations, site performance data, demographic insights, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and guide long-term strategy

Gather and evaluate data about contractors, markets, competition, and industry benchmarks to inform project decisions and optimize planning accuracy

Develop and refine performance metrics, reporting dashboards, and forecasting tools to support data-driven decision making

Identify inefficiencies or barriers and proactively implement solutions to optimize project timelines, workflows, and resource utilization

Ensure all development activities—including construction, equipment procurement, and setup—stay within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards

Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate contractor performance to ensure adherence to Company expectations

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and operational requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Build, align, and hold operational and project teams accountable to support Company development goals

Foster a high-performance culture rooted in ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement

Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to internal teams and field leaders to ensure alignment and successful execution

Support the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and executive team with updates, risk assessments, strategic recommendations, and operational insights

Provide accurate, consistent, and timely updates on project status, risks, milestones, and variances to the executive team and all relevant departments

Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to maintain alignment between operations, development, HR, finance, and marketing teams

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, timelines, action plans, and reporting tools to ensure transparency and organizational clarity

Anticipate and proactively resolve issues related to construction delays, vendor performance, operational readiness, or budget variances

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans to protect timelines, cost targets, and overall project outcomes

Ensure rapid escalation and solution development for any obstacles that may impact project success

Qualification

Multi-site DevelopmentProject ManagementCross-functional CoordinationPMP CertificationLean Six SigmaProject Management SoftwareAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with 4 years+ experience in multi-site development

Ability to interpret financial data, construction schedules, and market analyses

Exceptional communication, cross-functional coordination, and leadership skills

Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Healthcare, dental, medical, or retail preferred

Strong project management capabilities (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent preferred)

Company

DECA Dental Group

DECA Dental Group is a Dallas-based, clinician founded and clinician led, dental service organization that has been delivering high-quality dental care to patients since 2008.

Founded in 2008

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees