Development Manager: Multifamily & Mixed-Use

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Development Manager to lead planning, entitlement, design, and execution of multifamily and mixed‑use projects from concept through completion.

The role requires 3+ years in real estate development, strong financial modeling, analytical skills, and the ability to manage consultants, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver value. Collaborating with municipalities and partners, you will balance schedule, cost, and risk while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA with Real Estate concentration or Master’s in Real Estate Development preferred.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, finance, investments, operations, design, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Real estate industry certifications such as LEED are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multifamily and mixed-use development projects through planning, entitlement, design, and execution.
• Prepare and maintain project financial models, pro formas, and investment analyses.
• Evaluate market, environmental, engineering, and land-use studies to support development decisions.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee project-related contracts.
• Prepare project updates and presentations for senior leadership and investment committees.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure projects align with company standards and objectives.
• Build strategic relationships with municipalities, consultants, brokers, landowners, and industry partners.
• Lead consultants and coordinate architects, engineers, planners, and other project partners.
• Support new development opportunities through market research and feasibility studies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA in Real Estate or Master’s in Real Estate Development

Job description

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Development Manager to lead planning, entitlement, design, and execution of multifamily and mixed‑use projects from concept through completion.

The role requires 3+ years in real estate development, strong financial modeling, analytical skills, and the ability to manage consultants, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver value. Collaborating with municipalities and partners, you will balance schedule, cost, and risk while advancing