Director of Development

Real estate investment and development firm is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead and manage full life-cycle development projects across a variety of asset classes, including office, retail, multifamily, and mixed-use. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute the company’s strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate development opportunities through market research, broker networks, and off-market relationships
• Lead site selection, negotiation, and acquisition processes, including LOIs, purchase agreements, due diligence, and closings
• Conduct financial analysis, underwriting, and risk assessments
• Oversee entitlement strategies and municipal approvals in partnership with consultants and legal advisors
• Coordinate site planning, environmental studies, and engineering reviews
• Manage all phases of the development process from pre-development through construction and project close-out
• Work with internal and external teams on design, permitting, and budgeting
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Support marketing and leasing strategies for commercial tenants or residential occupancy
• Interface with brokers, respond to RFPs, and assist in lease negotiation processes
• Collaborate with finance team to structure capital stacks, prepare investment packages, and support lender/investor relations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners including brokers, municipalities, contractors, investors, and tenants
• Represent the firm at industry events and client meetings to drive business development and deal flow

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in commercial real estate development
• Proven track record in delivering commercial real estate projects from acquisition through completion
• Strong financial modeling and project budgeting skills
• Effective communicator with ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management or real estate software is a plus
• Regional travel may be required based on project needs