Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
American Family Care (AFC) Founded in 1982 with a single location, American Family Care (AFC) pioneered the concept of non-emergency room care, providing treatment for injuries and illnesses in a convenient, lower-cost setting. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, AFC has grown into the nation’s leading provider of accessible healthcare, with more than 400 company-owned and franchised centers across the United States, caring for over 3.5 million patients annually.
Position Summary The Real Estate Development Manager reports to the Chief Development Officer and supports the execution of new franchise and corporate urgent care center development across the U.S. This role focuses on coordinating real estate activities including site selection, franchise development agreement, lease review, broker coordination, and basic acquisition analysis to help deliver new center openings on schedule.
This individual will partner with franchisees and internal teams to track development progress, ensure timelines are met, and support adherence to contractual and company standards. The position may be based in Tampa, Denver, or Birmingham and requires up to 35% travel.
Essential Responsibilities
Support achievement of annual franchise development pipeline goals
Assist with site selection, market research, and feasibility analysis in territory
Guide franchise partners through site selection, approval, and construction process
Partner with Franchise Sales and franchisees on market strategies including any Master Franchisees or Area Development Agreements
Coordinate lease review process and track key terms
Prepare Real Estate Committee packages (RECs) for leadership review
Maintain lease documentation and database accuracy
Support broker relationships and external partner coordination
Analyze potential acquisitions or conversion from a real estate perspective
Track project timelines and provide status updates to stakeholders
Collaborate with internal and external teams on market planning and execution
Assist in managing lease portfolio of corporate retail clinics
Participate in industry events as needed
Essential Qualifications
Ability to inspire high performance of AFC development partners (third party) through clear direction and expectation setting
Strong independent work ethic combined with collaborative team skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-energy environment due to strong organizational and project coordination skillset
Detail-oriented with problem-solving capability
Professional, diplomatic approach to all stakeholder relationships
Commitment to exceptional customer service
Strong sense of urgency balanced with attention to detail and quality
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including brokers, contractors, architects, engineers, government officials, and internal teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in real estate, site selection, and/or franchise development
Experience supporting multi-unit growth in retail development, retail health, and/or franchising environments preferred
This is a remote position.