Development Director

Continental

$145K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Business or related field required
  • 5+ years of project management experience in multifamily development
  • Strong understanding of entitlements and due diligence processes
  • Expertise in zoning codes and municipal approval processes
  • Knowledge of environmental issues such as wetlands and floodplains
  • Proficient in public speaking, persuasion, and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the due diligence process for project advancement
  • Secure municipal entitlements including zoning and development approvals
  • Build and manage relationships with local officials and stakeholders
  • Align internal development team efforts for seamless project execution
  • Cultivate connections with land use attorneys, civil engineers, and architects

Benefits

  • Hybrid working environment with flexibility to work from home
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Opportunity to impact high-profile development projects
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams in a collaborative setting
Full Job Description
As a key leader within a cross-functional project team, you will drive the execution of due diligence, entitlements, permitting, and risk analysis of new multifamily development projects with an estimated cost of approximately $70 million. You'll lead efforts to obtain and evaluate critical due diligence materials, spearhead negotiations with municipalities for required approvals, and cultivate strong relationships with external stakeholders such as land use attorneys, civil engineers and architects to ensure alignment and momentum across multiple projects at various stages of the development lifecycle. This role reports directly to the Senior Development Director and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on high-profile initiatives.

We embrace a hybrid working environment and once effectively onboarded, you may elect to work outside of the home office up to two (2) days per week.

#LI-Hybrid (relocation assistance provided)

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Lead the due diligence process to strategically advance projects from development through to construction readiness.
  • Secure all necessary municipal entitlements-including zoning, site plan, and development plan approvals-as part of a proactive project advancement strategy.
  • Build and manage strong relationships with local officials, community stakeholders, landowners, and legal counsel to resolve complex issues and drive project success.
  • Serve as a cross-functional leader within the internal development team, aligning efforts across legal, accounting, finance, construction, and property management to ensure seamless project execution.


Skills for Success:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Business or related field required
  • At least 5+ of related project management experience and an understanding of entitlements and due diligence process required
  • Deep expertise in zoning codes, municipal approval processes, and real estate terminology, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and advise cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of environmental issues including wetlands and floodplains
  • Excellent public/one-on-one presentations, persuasion, and negotiation skills


We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $170,000 annually

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