Director of Student Housing Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401(k) plan

Educational investment opportunities

Job summary

Gilbane Development in Chicago is seeking a strategic Director, Development to lead student housing projects from concept to completion. The role requires a strong background in real estate development, with a focus on student-centric communities and project management.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of experience and have a proven track record of managing substantial projects. They will enjoy a competitive salary between $137,840 and $201,600, along with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, specifically in student housing.
• Experience in managing multiple development projects across various phases.
• Proven ability in financial modeling and project feasibility analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition and due diligence for new student housing projects.
• Oversee the development cycle from design to final delivery.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Real estate development

Financial modeling

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Construction Management

MBA or Master’s in related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Gilbane Development in Chicago is seeking a strategic Director, Development to lead student housing projects from concept to completion. The role requires a strong background in real estate development, with a focus on student-centric communities and project management.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of experience and have a proven track record of managing substantial projects. They will enjoy a competitive salary between $137,840 and $201,600, along with excellent benefits.