Senior Level Project Development Manager Jobs

Senior level project development manager jobs demand professionals who set strategic direction, own complex outcomes, and lead the cross-functional teams that deliver them. The current mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid openings is concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with employers like VHB, Bohler, and Cushman & Wakefield hiring at this level now.

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Top stateGeorgia
Top employerVHB
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Research & Development Project Manager III
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Research & Development Project Manager III
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Pullman, Washington
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Program Management
$99k - $147k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Generation Development Project Manager
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Generation Development Project Manager
Xcel Energy
Amarillo, Texas
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $159k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Generation Development Project Manager
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Generation Development Project Manager
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $159k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Sr. Director, Project & Development Services
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Sr. Director, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Sacramento, California
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Project Management
Customer Service
$170k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services
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Senior Project Controls Planner, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Culpeper, Virginia
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$119k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Senior Level Project Development Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

VHB5 open roles
Bohler5 open roles
Cushman & Wakefield5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services21
  • Construction & Real Estate8
  • Energy2
  • Agriculture & Farming2
  • Food & Beverage1

Senior Level Project Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level project development manager job?

Employers at this level want candidates who can demonstrate ownership of high-stakes initiatives from scoping through delivery, not just participation. Highlight your experience aligning stakeholders, managing competing priorities across large portfolios, and mentoring junior project staff. A record of leading projects that crossed functional boundaries or required executive-level communication consistently gives candidates a clear edge in senior searches.

Which companies hire senior level project development managers?

Companies hiring senior level project development managers right now include VHB, Bohler, and Cushman & Wakefield, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations managing large capital programs, complex product pipelines, or enterprise-scale infrastructure where experienced project leadership directly affects business outcomes.

Are there remote senior level project development manager jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 25% of senior level project development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in how organizations structure senior project leadership. Roles tied to physical site development or hands-on team oversight tend to require more on-site presence than those focused on program strategy or coordination.

What makes a project development manager role senior level?

Senior level project development manager roles are defined by the scope of ownership, not just the complexity of tasks. At this stage, you are expected to set project strategy, resolve ambiguity without escalation, lead multidisciplinary teams, and mentor less experienced managers. The difference from mid-level is accountability: senior professionals own outcomes and are the decision-makers, not the implementers of someone else's plan.

Which industries hire the most senior level project development managers?

Senior level project development manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they routinely run large, multi-phase initiatives that require experienced professionals to coordinate resources, manage risk, and deliver results within tight constraints.