Providence Development, LLC · 16 hours ago
Development Manager
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expProvidence Development is a high-performing, award-winning real estate development company based in Bozeman, Montana. They are seeking a Development Manager to lead and manage development projects from initial feasibility through construction, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
Housing and Community Development
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of the entitlement process for new development projects, including coordination with municipalities, planning staff, and public bodies
Manage cost and timeline expectations for architects, engineers, planners, and other third-party consultants
Attend and represent the company at public hearings, work sessions, and community meetings
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate entitlement and regulatory risks prior to land acquisition or significant capital commitment
Coordinate surveys, title review, and secure necessary easements and agreements
Conduct market research and build like-kind project comparisons (rents, ADR, operating expenses, unit mix, taxes, insurance, etc.)
Evaluate site conditions, product types, design efficiencies, and competitive positioning
Maintain clear, concise documentation supporting development assumptions and viability conclusions
Work closely with leadership and the internal construction and finance team to align development strategy, feasibility, design decisions, budgets, and schedules
Develop and maintain development schedules from project inception through start of construction
Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure milestones are met
Proactively identify risks to schedule and work collaboratively to resolve them
Build and maintain strong working relationships with consultants, municipal staff, partners, and external vendors
Serve as a professional point of contact representing Providence Development in external settings
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in real estate development, with a strong focus on multifamily and/or hospitality development
Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, civil engineering, architecture
Direct experience overseeing entitlements, consultants, and early-stage design processes
Demonstrated experience working directly with municipalities, including presenting projects to planning commissions, city councils, and other public bodies
Strong understanding of development feasibility, market analysis, and project economics
Experience supporting or leading leasing strategy, tenant coordination, or pre-leasing efforts as part of the development process
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint, Bluebeam / Adobe, and AI-assisted workflows
Preferred
Master's degree (i.e., MRED, MSRE, or similar) is a plus
Experience working with the City of Bozeman or similar municipalities is a strong plus
Benefits
Company-sponsored health care plan
Flexible paid time off policy
Paid company holidays, including paid office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
Company
Providence Development, LLC
Providence Development is a real estate investment, development, and operating company dedicated to consistent profitable expansion in high growth destination markets in the greater Rocky Mountain region.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bryan Klein
Founder & CEO
Nicole Warwood
Chief Financial Officer
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