Director of Ground-Up Student Housing Development

Gilbane Development Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 137,840 - 201,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

A prominent development firm is seeking a strategic Director of Development to lead student housing projects from concept to completion. This role involves overseeing all stages of development, including market research, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in real estate development, ideally with strong financial skills and a history of managing substantial projects. The position offers competitive compensation based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, especially in student housing.
• Track record of completing substantial development projects valued between $50 and $150 million.
• Experience managing multiple development projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead student housing identification, acquisition, and due diligence processes.
• Manage the entire development cycle from entitlement to final delivery.
• Conduct market research and financial modeling to evaluate project feasibility.

Skills

Real Estate Development

Financial Modeling

Leadership

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, or Construction Management

MBA or Master's in related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

A prominent development firm is seeking a strategic Director of Development to lead student housing projects from concept to completion. This role involves overseeing all stages of development, including market research, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in real estate development, ideally with strong financial skills and a history of managing substantial projects. The position offers competitive compensation based on experience and location.