Acquisitions & Development Director

Lincoln Property Company through LinkedIn; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Property Company is seeking a Director of Acquisitions & Development in Phoenix to lead market expansion and densification strategies, working with senior leaders to drive growth and optimize capital returns.

You will source and evaluate opportunities, lead underwriting and financial modeling, coordinate entitlements, design, construction, and scheduling, and manage multiple complex projects while communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning or related major preferred; Master’s degree in real estate development is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in real estate development, architecture, construction management, urban planning, or related field.
• Strong understanding of the development process, including entitlements, design, permitting, and construction.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and proficiency in Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Knowledge of local zoning regulations, building codes, and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new real estate acquisition and development opportunities.
• Lead underwriting and financial modeling to assess investment viability.
• Analyze and evaluate the business needs of the company to align project requirements, costs, projections, construction objectives and profit goals.
• Perform site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections.
• Lead and collaborate with various departments throughout the development process to ensure timely completion of all objectives and milestones.
• Oversee the entitlement, design, construction, and scheduling processes of each project.
• Develop feasibility modeling, including capital costs budgeting, pro forma return measurements and valuation methodologies.
• Understand project entitlements and implement approval requirements.
• Manage multiple complex entitlement and development projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Self-motivation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Zoning knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning or related major; Master’s degree in real estate development is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Director of Acquisitions & Development will communicate and work with senior leaders across the organization to develop new market expansion and densification strategies to meet company goals and objectives. The role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that enable growth at scale and manage capital returns while representing the needs of our brand, operators, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new real estate acquisition and development opportunities.
• Lead underwriting and financial modeling to assess investment viability.
• Analyze and evaluate the business needs of the company to align project requirements, costs, projections, construction objectives and profit goals.
• Perform site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections.
• Lead and collaborate with various departments throughout the development process to ensure timely completion of all objectives and milestones.
• Oversee the entitlement, design, construction, and scheduling processes of each project.
• Develop feasibility modeling, including capital costs budgeting, pro forma return measurements and valuation methodologies.
• Understand project entitlements and implement approval requirements.
• Manage multiple complex entitlement and development projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Competency, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning or related major preferred; Master’s degree in real estate development is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in real estate development, architecture, construction management, urban planning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the development process, including entitlements, design, permitting, and construction.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and proficiency in Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results.
• Knowledge of local zoning regulations, building codes, and permitting requirements.

100% in‑office. The role requires working in the office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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