Director, Ground-Up Student Housing Development

Gilbane Development; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 137,840 - 201,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Generous profit-sharing/401k plan

Access to education and training programs

Job summary

A leading development firm based in Philadelphia is seeking a Director, Development to spearhead student housing projects. This role will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from acquisition to completion, ensuring market needs are met. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in real estate development, particularly in student housing, and will possess excellent leadership and financial modeling skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $137,840 - $201,600 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, focusing on ground-up student housing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at various phases.
• Advanced financial modeling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and due diligence process for new developments.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and risk strategies.
• Monitor industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.

Skills

Real estate development

Financial modeling

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, or related field

MBA or Master’s in related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Project management platforms

Job description

A leading development firm based in Philadelphia is seeking a Director, Development to spearhead student housing projects. This role will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from acquisition to completion, ensuring market needs are met. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in real estate development, particularly in student housing, and will possess excellent leadership and financial modeling skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $137,840 - $201,600 plus benefits.