Director of Ground-Up Housing Development

Bullpen; New York (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing housing and real estate platform is seeking a Director of Real Estate Development. This role leads end-to-end development for new housing communities, focusing on land acquisition and site feasibility. Candidates should have 8–15 years of real estate development experience, with strong skills in entitlements and managing civil engineers. The position offers flexibility with remote eligibility and requires travel to active sites as needed, shaping the future of housing delivery models.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in real estate development.
• Strong track record in land acquisition and entitlements.
• Direct experience managing civil and site engineers.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate land opportunities for ground-up development.
• Lead entitlement strategy and execution.
• Own pre-construction schedules and development budgets.
• Manage and develop a junior development team member.

Skills

Land acquisition

Entitlements

Site development and infrastructure coordination

Residential communities

Managing civil and site engineers

Job description

A fast-growing housing and real estate platform is seeking a Director of Real Estate Development. This role leads end-to-end development for new housing communities, focusing on land acquisition and site feasibility. Candidates should have 8–15 years of real estate development experience, with strong skills in entitlements and managing civil engineers. The position offers flexibility with remote eligibility and requires travel to active sites as needed, shaping the future of housing delivery models.