Director of Real Estate Development & Construction

Specialized Recruiting Group - Dubuque, IA; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking an experienced Director of Real Estate Development & Construction for a local company. This role leads development from concept through completion, identifying opportunities and managing predevelopment, due diligence, and financing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, and 7+ years in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, or related areas, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in related fields.
• Experience sourcing and advancing real estate opportunities.
• Strong financial analysis, underwriting, and project evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new real estate development and investment opportunities.
• Build relationships with property owners, brokers, municipalities, investors, business leaders, and community partners.
• Evaluate project feasibility, including financial analysis, market conditions, due diligence, and development costs.
• Lead predevelopment activities, including site evaluation, zoning, entitlements, financing, and project planning.
• Prepare financial models and investment recommendations for company leadership.
• Negotiate transactions and coordinate with internal and external project partners.
• Work closely with leadership and construction teams throughout the development process.
• Help identify and pursue opportunities that support the company’s continued growth.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Relationship-building

Financial analysis

Underwriting

Project evaluation

Self-directed

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Director of Real Estate Development & Construction

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking an experienced Director of Real Estate Development & Construction for a local company. This is an opportunity for a driven professional with experience in real estate development, commercial construction, acquisitions, or related fields to identify new opportunities and help move projects from concept through completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and evaluate new real estate development and investment opportunities.
• Build relationships with property owners, brokers, municipalities, investors, business leaders, and community partners.
• Evaluate project feasibility, including financial analysis, market conditions, due diligence, and development costs.
• Lead predevelopment activities, including site evaluation, zoning, entitlements, financing, and project planning.
• Prepare financial models and investment recommendations for company leadership.
• Negotiate transactions and coordinate with internal and external project partners.
• Work closely with leadership and construction teams throughout the development process.
• Help identify and pursue opportunities that support the company’s continued growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, brokerage, finance, construction, or business development.
• Experience sourcing and advancing real estate opportunities.
• Strong financial analysis, underwriting, and project evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of land acquisition, zoning, entitlements, financing, and the development process.
• Strong communication, negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-directed and entrepreneurial approach with the ability to identify opportunities and move projects forward.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with company leadership and play a key role in identifying and developing new projects. The ideal candidate will have the independence to build relationships, pursue opportunities, and have a direct impact on the company's growth.