Director, Retail Redevelopment & Entitlements

Brixmor; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Brixmor is looking for a Project Director to lead the design, entitlement and execution of reinvestment projects across multiple states within the portfolio. You will partner with regional leasing, national accounts and construction teams to deliver value-adding developments.

The role requires a proven retail development track record, strong leadership and communication, and willingness to travel regularly through Midwest and East Coast markets.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years combined in development/redevelopment/entitlement
• Proven track record in entitlements and consultant management
• College/university degree required
• Ability to travel across Midwest/East Coast markets

Responsibilities

• Lead reinvestment projects including site densifications, outparcel developments and space reconfigurations
• Manage third-party consultants and internal experts; negotiate contracts
• Oversee feasibility analyses, zoning reviews and proformas
• Prepare investment cases, proformas and materials for investment committee
• Lead entitlement strategy and municipal approvals processes
• Coordinate with leasing and national accounts teams to secure lease commitments
• Manage project budgets, schedules and expected returns
• Travel regularly to assets/markets/tenants to support project execution

Skills

Project management

Entitlements

Budgeting

Education

College/university degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Salesforce

BI

Adobe Photoshop/Bluebeam

Job description

Brixmor is looking for a Project Director to lead the design, entitlement and execution of reinvestment projects across multiple states within the portfolio. You will partner with regional leasing, national accounts and construction teams to deliver value-adding developments.

The role requires a proven retail development track record, strong leadership and communication, and willingness to travel regularly through Midwest and East Coast markets.