Property Development Manager

Brinker International · United States

Manager, Property Development

Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special whether youre supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that lifes too short not to work happy.

At Brinkers Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands Chilis Grill & Bar and Maggianos Little Italy and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, youll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. Were proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

The Manager, Property Development is responsible for leading the entitlement, due diligence, design coordination, permitting, and development activities for new and remodeled restaurant locations. Working closely with Real Estate, Construction, Finance, Legal, landlords, developers, municipalities, and third-party consultants, this role serves as the primary coordinator to drive projects from site approval through permit issuance.

A key aspect of this position is the management of external partners and vendors, including architects, civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, environmental firms, landlords, and development teams. The Manager ensures all stakeholders are aligned on project scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and approval requirements while proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact project timelines.

This role partners with Real Estate to evaluate prospective sites through preliminary site planning and feasibility assessments and oversees due diligence efforts to support successful restaurant development. The Manager also builds and maintains relationships with local jurisdictions, attends planning and zoning meetings as needed, and drives the permit approval processes to meet company development objectives.

What Youll Do

• Manage consultant teams, including architects, civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical firms, environmental consultants, and other third-party service providers, ensuring work is completed accurately, on schedule, and within budget.

• Establish clear vendor expectations, monitor performance, and hold partners accountable for deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.

• Coordinate closely with landlord development teams to define responsibilities, track landlord deliverables, and ensure alignment on project schedules and construction milestones.

• Oversee all site due diligence activities, including Site Information Reports (SIRs), geotechnical investigations, environmental assessments, surveys, utility reviews, and jurisdictional research.

• Coordinate and communicate permit review timelines, address municipal review comments, and facilitate resolution of permitting challenges.

• Review consultant work products, design documents, landlord submissions, and permit applications to ensure compliance with company standards, lease requirements, development guidelines, and jurisdictional regulations.

• Provide technical support for Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease negotiations, development agreements, and project budget planning.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by driving consistency in development, permitting, and vendor management processes.

What You Bring to the Team

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, or a related field preferred.

• 8-10+ years of commercial development or project management experience.

• Restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-site commercial development experience required.

• Ground-up development and construction experience required.

• Proven experience managing third-party consultants, vendors, landlords, and development partners across multiple concurrent projects.

• Knowledge of site selection, development feasibility, and design coordination.

• Familiarity with architectural, civil, structural, and MEP design disciplines.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, budgets, consultant contracts, and vendor performance.

• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; CAD experience a plus.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences.

• Self-starter who works effectively with minimal supervision.

• Ability to travel as needed, including attendance at municipal meetings, public hearings, and project site visits (6-8 times/year).

Why Brinker

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

Heres how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chilis Grill & Bar and Maggianos Little Italy.
• Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, youll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.

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