Development Director & Internal Owner's Representative

Mai Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mai Placement in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Director of Development to lead real estate projects from acquisition to completion. You will be responsible for managing internal development processes while ensuring projects stay aligned with ownership's vision and budget.

This role requires extensive experience in NYC development, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record of overseeing multifamily or mixed-use projects efficiently.

This is a unique opportunity for high-impact leadership with long-term growth potential as the company's development platform expands.

Qualifications

• Has personally led real estate development projects from acquisition through completion.
• Deep knowledge of NYC development, zoning, permitting, and approvals.
• Experience managing architects, engineers, consultants, expediters, attorneys, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from post-acquisition through completion.
• Drive due diligence, zoning, entitlement, permitting, consultant coordination, and pre-construction execution.
• Maintain full visibility into project budgets, schedules, risks, and critical milestones.

Skills

Real estate development

Zoning knowledge

Budget management

Construction knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Mai Placement in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Director of Development to lead real estate projects from acquisition to completion. You will be responsible for managing internal development processes while ensuring projects stay aligned with ownership's vision and budget.

This role requires extensive experience in NYC development, strong leadership abilities, and a proven track record of overseeing multifamily or mixed-use projects efficiently.

This is a unique opportunity for high-impact leadership with long-term growth potential as the company's development platform expands.