Development Project Manager

Manages a real estate project for the developer from approvals through opening day.

A day in the life

You track the budget, meet the general contractor, and push the city to finish reviewing permits so construction can start before winter.

Pay over a career

Starting
$75k
Typical
$100k
High
$140k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Real estate, construction, or planning degree.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning.

Outlook

Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI tracks budgets and schedules; coordinating architects, builders, lenders and city officials stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Government, Algebra II.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9141.

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