Director Development

Equity Residential; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Vivmark Residential seeks a Director of Development to lead complex apartment- community projects in major markets across the U.S. You will guide acquisitions, planning, design, and approvals, while coordinating with builders, financiers, and municipalities.

Ideal candidates bring seven+ years in real estate development, strong financial modeling, and proven leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, with LEED or similar credentials considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA in Real Estate or Master in Real Estate Development preferred.
• Seven+ years of real estate development experience including multifamily or mixed-use projects.
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills.
• Experience leading entitlement, design, and development execution processes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects through acquisition, planning, entitlements, design, construction, lease-up, and stabilization.
• Evaluate feasibility via market analysis and underwriting.
• Prepare investment recommendations for executive leadership and investment committees.
• Coordinate entitlements with municipalities, agencies, and partners.
• Lead cross-functional asset teams and report to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Entitlements

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA in Real Estate or Master in Real Estate Development

Tools

LEED Certification

Job description

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

Director DevelopmentPosition Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

State: FloridaCity

Fort Lauderdale

Zip Code:

33301Total Base Pay Range

$132,600.00 - $221,000.00

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

The Role

At Vivmark Residential, we create communities that people are proud to call home. As one of the nation's leading multifamily real estate companies, we develop, acquire, own, and operate apartment communities in some of the country's most dynamic markets. Our success is driven by talented associates who bring expertise, creativity, and a passion for building exceptional places to live.

What You’ll Do

Lead Development Projects

• Manage multiple development projects through acquisition, planning, entitlements, design, construction, lease-up, and stabilization.


• Evaluate project feasibility through market analysis, financial underwriting, site due diligence, environmental reviews, and risk assessments


• Lead project strategy and guide decision-making throughout the development lifecycle


• Prepare investment recommendations and presentations for executive leadership and investment committees

Drive New Development Opportunities

• Identify and evaluate potential development opportunities within target markets


• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, consultants, and industry stakeholders


• Assess risks and opportunities associated with prospective deals and guide pursuit strategies

Manage Entitlements And Approvals

• Lead entitlement efforts and coordinate with municipalities, planning agencies, attorneys, architects, engineers, and consultants


• Navigate zoning, permitting, land use, and regulatory approval processes


• Develop strategies to address project challenges and maintain project momentum

Partner Across The Organization

• Lead cross-functional asset teams and collaborate closely with Construction, Operations, Investments, and Design partners


• Manage consultant and vendor relationships to ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are achieved


• Provide regular development updates and reporting to senior leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required


• MBA with a Real Estate concentration or Master's degree in Real Estate Development preferred


• Seven or more years of real estate development experience, including direct experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, or related development projects


• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills


• Experience leading entitlement, design, consultant, and development execution processes


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities


• Ability to lead complex projects while influencing stakeholders across multiple disciplines


• LEED or similar industry certifications are a plus

How Vivmark Supports You:

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we re committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work