Development Manager — Retail

Fairfax, Virginia, Development Manager — Retail A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc. | Fairfax, VA About the Opportunity A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc. is a privately held, full-service real estate firm celebrating 60 years in the Northern Virginia market, with a retail and multifamily portfolio spanning the greater DC metro area. We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead retail development and redevelopment projects from site feasibility through entitlement, construction, and tenant turnover. This is a hands-on, owner’s-side role for a retail development professional who wants full project ownership — from the pro forma to the ribbon-cutting — reporting directly to our EVP of Commercial Leasing & Acquisitions. Position Responsibilities

Lead retail development and redevelopment projects from concept and feasibility through entitlement, design, permitting, construction, delivery, and stabilization Lead the entitlement and zoning process — rezonings, special exceptions, site plans, proffer compliance, and variances — including public agency coordination and public hearings across Fairfax, Arlington, and Fauquier Counties and comparable Northern Virginia jurisdictions Prepare and manage development budgets, pro forma inputs, and construction schedules Administer tenant work letter obligations and coordinate tenant-performed improvement work, tenant signage compliance, and tenant move-in/move-out across a diverse retail tenant mix Select, qualify, and manage architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialty consultants Administer construction contracts, change orders, and invoice/draw approvals within delegated authority Oversee capital improvement planning for the retail portfolio Report project status, budgets, and critical milestones directly to executive leadership and ownership

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, civil engineering, architecture, finance, or a related field 5–10 years of progressive real estate development and/or construction project management experience, with retail product experience required Demonstrated experience personally leading entitlement and permitting processes — Northern Virginia jurisdictional experience strongly preferred Experience with development budgets, pro forma preparation, and lease/work-letter negotiation ICSC Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional (CDP) designation a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced) and project scheduling software

Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $145,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your retail development experience to dwoskin.com/career-opportunities. A.J. Dwoskin & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.