8+ years of real estate development experience, with a preference for leadership progression
Strong experience across asset classes like multifamily, healthcare, education, or industrial
Proven ability to lead projects from concept to completion
Advanced proficiency in underwriting, financial modeling, and development finance
Strong capabilities in managing complex deals and multiple stakeholders
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Highly analytical with effective decision-making abilities
Responsibilities
Lead and refine the company's development strategy to support business growth
Identify and pursue new development opportunities in target markets
Oversee evaluation and underwriting of development projects, including financial modeling
Direct preparation of pro-formas to ensure financial feasibility and return targets
Collaborate with executive leadership to structure and secure project financing
Oversee pre-entitlement and entitlement processes to meet timelines and budgets
Provide strategic oversight of development budgets, schedules, and execution performance
Negotiate contracts, term sheets, and joint venture agreements as needed
Mentor development team members while coordinating cross-functionally with other teams
Manage third-party consultants through all project phases, including site selection and financing
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to enhance project pipeline
Benefits
Bonus Plan
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Certification Training
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Company cellphone and computer
Financial and mental health support
Travel and entertainment discount program
Full Job Description
Director of Development to lead the execution and evolution of the company's development and new construction strategy. This role will oversee the sourcing, evaluation, and delivery of development projects across key markets including Illinois, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arizona.
Duties for the Director of Development include:
Lead and refine the company's development strategy, aligning initiatives with overall business growth objectives
Identify, source, and pursue new development opportunities across target markets
Oversee the evaluation and underwriting of development opportunities, including financial modeling and risk analysis
Direct the preparation and review of pro-formas, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with return targets
Partner closely with executive leadership and finance to structure and secure project financing
Oversee the pre-entitlement and entitlement process, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
Provide strategic oversight of development budgets, schedules, and execution performance
Lead or support negotiations of contracts, term sheets, loan documents, and joint venture agreements
Manage and mentor development team members while coordinating cross-functionally with construction, finance, and operations teams
Oversee third-party consultants across all phases including site selection, entitlement, design, financing, leasing, and disposition
Develop and execute capital sourcing strategies, maintaining relationships with equity partners, lenders, and institutional investors
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and other key stakeholders to drive pipeline growth
Requirements
8+ years of real estate development experience (with progression into leadership responsibilities preferred)
Strong experience across asset classes such as multifamily, healthcare, education, or industrial development
Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept through completion
Advanced proficiency in real estate underwriting, financial modeling, and development finance
Proven ability to manage complex deals, stakeholders, and timelines
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Highly analytical with strong decision-making capabilities
Benefits
We offer:
Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
Bonus Plan
401(k)
PTO
Certification Training
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company cellphone and computer
Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party
