Director Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Vivmark Residential, formed via the AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential merger, seeks a Director of Development to lead multifamily and mixed-use projects from concept through stabilization in Fort Lauderdale. The role drives opportunity identification, entitlement strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver strong investments and communities.

You will manage complex development programs, coordinate with municipalities and internal teams, and ensure projects meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• MBA with Real Estate concentration or Master’s in Real Estate Development preferred.
• 7+ years of real estate development experience, including multifamily/mixed-use projects.
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills essential.
• Experience leading entitlement, design, and development execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple development projects through acquisition, planning, entitlements, design, construction, lease-up, and stabilization.
• Identify and evaluate potential development opportunities within target markets and build relations with landowners, brokers, and municipalities.
• Manage entitlement efforts and coordinate with municipalities, attorneys, architects, engineers, and consultants to secure approvals.
• Partner with Construction, Operations, Investments, and Design teams to ensure projects meet schedules and budgets.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

MBA in Real Estate

7+ years real estate development

Financial modeling

Entitlements & approvals

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA with Real Estate concentration

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.

Position Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

State

Florida

City

Fort Lauderdale

Zip Code

33301

Total 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.

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.

We're seeking a Director, Development to lead multifamily and mixed-use development projects from concept through stabilization. This role will play a critical part in identifying new development opportunities, managing complex projects, navigating entitlement processes, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver successful investments and communities.

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-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.