Lead Real Estate Development Director (Mixed-Use)

Homewise, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewise, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Real Estate Development Project Director to oversee the full cycle of mixed-income, mixed-use developments from concept through closeout.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local authorities to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role requires at least 5 years of leadership in development or construction, strong budgeting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in real estate development, project management, or construction administration.
• Knowledge of real estate development best practices related to single-family subdivision, and mixed-use development.
• Demonstrated ability to create successful projects completed on or ahead of schedule, on budget, with high quality and significant community impact.
• Strong negotiating and external collaboration skills and sound political judgment.
• Experience leading, inspiring, and supporting highly effective teams of professionals.
• Demonstrated belief in the mission of affordable, quality housing and successful community development.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to navigate construction sites.
• Must be able to occasionally lift objects up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Managing feasibility studies, design development, and budget planning for assigned projects.
• Preparing project schedules and proformas in collaboration with the financial and development teams.
• Managing contractors, consultants, and internal teams toward successful project completion.
• Overseeing construction quality, progress, change controls, and risk management throughout project delivery.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and regulatory agencies to secure necessary approvals and maintain positive relationships.
• Reporting project progress and outcomes to senior management.
• Identifying mission-aligned land acquisition opportunities and coordinating conceptual site planning and feasibility analysis.
• Conducting regulatory and financial analysis of land acquisition opportunities for residential and mixed-use development.
• Collaborating with the Senior Director of Real Estate Development to conduct regular meetings reviewing and prioritizing land acquisition activities.
• Coordinating the planning and entitlement process, including securing approvals for annexation, zoning, development plans, and subdivision applications.
• Establishing positive professional relationships with local jurisdiction staff to facilitate entitlement and design approvals.
• Procuring and coordinating design, engineering, and specialty consultant teams to complete the design and planning process.
• Managing entitlement and design schedules proactively to avoid delays and mitigate risks.
• Collaborating with the Resource Development team to secure financing, grants, and public subsidies.
• Developing and overseeing budgets to ensure financial viability and adherence throughout project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Real estate development

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Homewise, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Real Estate Development Project Director to oversee the full cycle of mixed-income, mixed-use developments from concept through closeout.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local authorities to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role requires at least 5 years of leadership in development or construction, strong budgeting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules