Director of Student Housing Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401(k) plan

Educational investment through Gilbane University

Job summary

Gilbane Development is seeking a strategic Director, Development to lead student housing projects from concept through completion. The role impacts Gilbane's pipeline and community shaping.

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years in real estate development, especially in student housing, with leadership and financial modeling skills. The expected salary ranges from $137,840 to $201,600 with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development.
• Strong record in ground‑up student housing or multifamily projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and acquisition for new developments.
• Manage the entire development cycle from concept through completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Real Estate Development

Financial Modeling

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or related field

MBA or Master’s in a related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Gilbane Development is seeking a strategic Director, Development to lead student housing projects from concept through completion. The role impacts Gilbane's pipeline and community shaping.

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years in real estate development, especially in student housing, with leadership and financial modeling skills. The expected salary ranges from $137,840 to $201,600 with a generous benefits package.