Director of Development

Overview

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead all phases of real estate development projects including acquisition, due diligence, planning, entitlement, design, financing, construction, and close-out.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and development timelines.
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants including architects, engineers, contractors, legal counsel, and municipal authorities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the development process.

Financial & Strategic Oversight

• Prepare and evaluate development pro formas, budgets, cash flow projections, and investment analyses.
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure alignment with return objectives.
• Support capital sourcing efforts including lender, investor, and partner relationships.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding acquisitions, land use, and development opportunities.

Entitlements & Approvals

• Manage zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes with local municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Lead community engagement efforts and presentations to planning commissions, councils, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and legal requirements.

Construction & Delivery

• Oversee construction execution in collaboration with construction managers and general contractors.
• Review project progress, change orders, cost reports, and quality standards.
• Ensure successful project delivery and transition to operations, leasing, or asset management teams.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Mentor and manage development staff and project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, consultants, contractors, government officials, and investors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with acquisitions, finance, legal, construction, and asset management teams.