Competitive triathletes and passionate bakers, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald left their careers to open a small bread shop in New York City in 1995 — Levain Bakery.

One day, they baked a BIG chocolate chip walnut cookie as energy for triathlon training. At Levain, a batch of these 6-ounce cookies flew off the shelves, and an icon was born. The cozy shop on West 74th Street became a neighborhood favorite and a destination for epicurious visitors from around the world, hungry for “the cookie.”

From the start, Pam, Connie, and the team baked everything fresh on-site each day, donating the day’s leftovers to charity — and we still do, nearly 30 years later. Today, Levain has bakeries across the country (with more to come!), plus ecommerce gift boxes to treat cookie lovers in every state.

Our Vision: To give rise to lifelong memories

Our Mission: To bring together people who treat their work and the craft of baking and all who come to visit with great care.

Every day, we strive to embody our company’s five core values:

• Welcome All- We are all in it together
• Work Hard and Be Kind- We pull our weight, we do our best, and take care of each other
• Lead with Heart- We operate with empathy and integrity
• Rise Up- We take initiative to make things better
• Savor It- We are present and find the fun!

THE ROLE: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The Real Estate Development Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of new location development projects from site selection through opening. Reporting to the Senior Director of Real Estate, this role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners including brokers, landlords, architects, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects move forward efficiently and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple timelines and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. This individual will play an important role in supporting the successful development and launch of new locations.

What We’re Looking For

• People-forward attitude with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams
• Highly self-motivated and resourceful
• Steady and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Track record of managing multiple projects and priorities with accuracy and consistency
• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Embody and promote the values and standards of Levain Bakery

Job Responsibilities

Relationship Management

• Assist in managing communication between internal and external stakeholders including development, construction, operations teams, architects, engineers, general contractors, and landlords
• Assist with coordinating on-site tours with development partners, brokers, architects, engineers, and contractors
• Conduct site visits as needed to verify landlord work progress and assist in coordinating resolution of deficiencies, with guidance from D&C leadership

Project Development

• Support the coordination of new site development projects from LOI and lease execution to new bakery openings
• Partner with operations and facilities teams on pre-opening checklists and handoff to ensure smooth and successful NBOs
• Support site feasibility and due diligence including coordinating test fits, surveys, zoning/code research, permitting coordination, and work letter review
• Track project milestones and follow up with responsible parties to ensure timelines and deadlines are met
• Maintain organized documentation for development projects, including leases, drawings, invoices, change orders, contracts, and closeout materials

Development & Reporting

• Support D&C by maintaining development timelines, project trackers, and reporting documents to ensure visibility into project status
• Maintain real estate pipeline reports and development tracking tools (Smartsheet, Excel, or similar), ensuring key dates are met, potential delays are mitigated and identifying opportunities for schedule acceleration
• Assist with permit tracking, landlord work coordination, and pre-opening checklists
• Support post-opening close-out process including tenant improvement reconciliation and lessons-learned reviews

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in real estate, development, construction coordination, or design project management; degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field plus
• Experience working with leases, development documents, or construction projects preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and project tracking tools
• Open availability: Ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work on-site and travel to new markets several times per year

Compensation & Benefits

• $75k-85k + 10% bonus
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Additional supplemental benefits: Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Bike-Share Reimbursement
• 14 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Four Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 401K with 3.5% Company Match

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.