Sr. Development Manager

Sr. Development Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA 30326

About the Role

Logistics Property Company is a fully integrated owner-operator focused on the acquisition, development, and investment management of modern logistics properties in key U.S. markets. We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Development Manager to join our dynamic team in our Atlanta office, covering the Southeast Market.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our projects, leveraging your analytical skills and market insights to drive strategic decisions and optimize development processes. You'll work at the intersection of investment strategy, market analysis, and project execution, partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on compelling development opportunities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the market's land development strategy, working closely with the Market Leader to operationalize strategic priorities and identify emerging opportunities
• Proactively source and evaluate new land development opportunities, leveraging market relationships, broker networks, and on-the-ground intelligence to expand the pipeline
• Conduct sophisticated market and financial analyses to assess the viability, competitiveness, and alignment of potential acquisitions with regional goals
• Prepare and refine underwriting models and project budgets, ensuring financial assumptions, risk considerations, and return expectations are accurate and aligned with strategic direction
• Evaluate risks across prospective and active transactions, surfacing key issues early and recommending mitigation approaches for internal stakeholders
• Develop high-quality investment materials for senior management, Investment Committee, and Asset Management Committee, articulating deal rationale and project economics
• Participate in Investment Committee and Asset Management Committee meetings, providing market insights, financial analysis, and deal-specific context to support decision-making
• Lead detailed market research efforts, including comps, supply-and-demand analysis, demographic trends, and competitive landscape assessments that strengthen investment papers and deal strategy
• Oversee feasibility studies, financial due diligence, and entitlement analyses, ensuring completeness and accuracy of impact fees, entitlement timelines, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a primary point of coordination for external consultants and vendors (attorneys, engineers, architects, etc.), ensuring seamless communication throughout all project stages
• Collaborate with internal and external legal teams to advance Letters of Intent, Purchase & Sale Agreements, and other project documents
• Represent the company in municipal meetings and public hearings, supporting entitlement, annexation, zoning, and permitting processes in alignment with the strategic plan
• Support negotiations and coordination of LOIs and PSAs, ensuring terms reflect both project feasibility and strategic fit
• Partner with the capital markets team to support debt sourcing, closing processes, and ongoing project funding needs
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly project performance reports, highlighting progress, variances, and strategic considerations
• Participate in cross-functional meetings (marketing, construction, operations) to ensure alignment of project execution with broader business objectives
• Maintain strong broker, municipal, and industry relationships, representing the company externally and staying attuned to market activity
• Lead or support ad hoc analyses to inform investment decisions, market prioritization, and long-term planning

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, economics, or real estate
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions
• Effective professional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in real estate development, investment analysis, or related field
• Experience with financial modeling and valuation tools

Note: An Excel modeling test will be a component of this interview process.

About Logistics Property Company

Logistics Property Company, LLC is a real estate operating company and investment manager focused on the acquisition, development, and management of modern logistics properties in key North American markets. The company executes a disciplined investment strategy, ensuring optimal outcomes for our investors, employees, communities, and environment. Headquartered in Chicago, Logistics Property Company owns or has under development 27 million square feet of logistics facilities across 14 U.S. markets. For more information, visit logisticspropco.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other status protected by applicable local, state, and federal law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected] .