Real Estate Development Project Manager, Scottsdale

Real Estate Development Project Manager
Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm.
Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us.
We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth.
We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.
The Real Estate Development Project Manager is responsible for leading multiple real estate development and construction projects from initial site feasibility through store opening and post-closeout.
This role serves as the single point of accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination, while ensuring projects align with company standards, brand requirements, and operational goals.
The Project Manager partners cross-functionally with Real Estate, Legal, Operations, IT, Facilities, and external consultants to deliver high-quality projects on time and within approved capital budgets.
This role requires strong judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage complex, multi-state retail development initiatives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Site Selection & Feasibility
Evaluate potential sites for financial viability, constructability, and operational fit
Identify site-specific conditions that may impact development cost or schedule
Assist with developing initial project budgets during early feasibility phases
Partner with Real Estate, Legal, and Feasibility teams to validate deal assumptions
Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies
Pre-Development & Entitlements
Manage entitlement and permitting processes including rezoning, variances, and site plan approvals
Coordinate civil, architectural, and engineering teams during due diligence
Lead jurisdictional meetings and public hearings as required
Ensure prototype standards are adapted appropriately to site-specific conditions
Design Management
Oversee the full design lifecycle from schematic design through construction documents
Ensure alignment with brand standards, prototype requirements, and operational needs
Coordinate across all design disciplines (architectural, civil, structural, MEP)
Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising quality, safety, or schedule
Manage design schedules to support procurement and construction timelines
Budgeting & Financial Management
Develop and maintain total project budgets (hard and soft costs) throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare development cost estimates for site-specific conditions to support decision-making
Track project commitments, forecasts, cost variances, and contingency usage
Manage change control processes and ensure delivery within approved capital expenditures
Procurement & Contracting
Lead negotiated or competitive bidding processes with management oversight
Prequalify general contractors and key vendors
Evaluate bid submissions to ensure clear, comparable scope alignment
Present bid evaluations and recommendations to leadership for approval
Prepare and execute contracts in coordination with Construction Coordinators and Legal
Establish project controls, reporting expectations, and communication protocols
Construction Management
Oversee construction execution from groundbreaking through substantial completion
Coordinate required pre-construction meetings (Pre-Con, Pre-Pour, AHJ meetings)
Monitor schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance
Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings
Resolve field issues, design clarifications, and unforeseen conditions
Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and jurisdictional requirements
Schedule Management
Develop and maintain master project schedules
Align milestones across development, design, permitting, and construction phases
Proactively identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans
Ensure on-time delivery aligned with store opening targets
Cross-Functional Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact across internal and external stakeholders, including:
Real Estate, Operations, IT/Telecom, Procurement, Facilities, and Store Opening teams
Align construction completion with operational readiness
Ensure seamless transition from construction to store setup
Store Opening & Closeout
Drive final turnover from construction to operations
Coordinate inspections, Certificates of Occupancy, punch lists, and utilities activation
Support equipment installation, commissioning, and readiness validation
Manage financial and contract closeout
Capture lessons learned and support warranty resolution post-opening
Risk Management & Reporting
Identify, track, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company standards
Maintain audit-ready project documentation
Provide regular project updates to leadership covering budget, schedule, risks, and key issues
Support portfolio-level reporting across multiple sites
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate development, retail construction, or project management.
Strong understanding of the full real estate and construction lifecycle, from site selection through project closeout.
Experience managing architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants on multi-site or multi-region programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, risk, change control, and quality.
Working knowledge of entitlement processes, zoning, ADA requirements, and jurisdictional approvals.
Contract review, negotiation, and familiarity with AIA contract documents required.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate clearly, and influence stakeholders.
Servant leader who prioritizes the needs of others and focuses on helping their team grow and develop.
Educational Requirements:
This position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Real Estate Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or related field.
Work Days & Travel
Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
Travel required, up to approximately 25%, including occasional weekends as needed.
Work Hours:
Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours may be necessary.
Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.