Hybrid Development Project Manager

at Shake Shack

• Job title: Development Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $103,050 - $135,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Development Project Manager overseeing pre-construction processes for new Shake Shack restaurant locations. Managing project coordination, schedules, and stakeholder communication for successful development.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned development projects from site handoff through construction start, supporting overall schedules, landlord deliverables, entitlements, and permitting activities.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans and schedules for assigned projects, tracking timelines and key milestones in alignment with landlord delivery requirements and departmental priorities.
• Monitor project progress and day-to-day tasks, proactively identifying risks or blockers and escalating issues to leadership.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects, coordinating with internal teams, external consultants, and landlords.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with real estate, design, permitting, pre-construction, and construction teams to support task resolution and ensure timely completion of project requirements.
• Maintain and update project schedules, budgets, and status reports for assigned projects; communicate risks, changes, and delays clearly to senior leadership.
• Support entitlement and permitting activities for assigned sites, coordinating with consultants, municipalities, and internal partners to advance approvals.
• Participate in regional pipeline meetings; track assigned action items and support follow-through.
• Lead and support internal project kickoffs meetings and due diligence reviews for assigned projects, assisting with preparation, documentation, and next-step tracking.
• Establish and monitor development budgets for assigned projects, flagging variances or concerns to leadership.
• Conduct site visits as needed to support verification of landlord work progress and assist in coordinating resolution of deficiencies.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by providing feedback and insights based on hands-on project execution experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Construction, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in real estate development, design project management, construction project management, or related field managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong understanding of end-to-end development processes, with expertise in entitlements and permitting
• Experience developing and executing project schedules, pacing, and project execution plans
• Proficiency in project tracking tools and scheduling software; Excel and Microsoft Office required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam preferred.
• Domestic travel required.

Benefits

• Shake Shack Meal Discounts
• Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
• 401k Plan with Company Match*
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
• Development and Growth Opportunities*