Orlando-Based DaaS Real Estate Development Lead

ZenaTech Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech Inc. seeks an experienced Real Estate Development Manager to lead the identification, acquisition, development and setup of new DaaS locations across Florida and the Southeast.

You will manage market selection, land acquisition, permitting and construction coordination, ensuring turnkey readiness for corporate or franchise use. The ideal candidate brings hands-on CRE development, lease/purchase experience, and strong negotiation, project management and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in commercial real estate development, site acquisition, construction or related field.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management capabilities.
• Experience negotiating leases and property purchases.
• Knowledge of zoning, permitting, entitlements and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate markets, properties, and development sites for new DaaS locations in the Southeast.
• Develop site-selection criteria based on operational requirements, markets, accessibility and economics.
• Source properties via brokers, developers, landlords and market research.
• Evaluate lease, purchase and development options and recommend the best approach.
• Negotiate leases, LOIs, purchases and other real estate transactions with guidance from management and legal.
• Manage due diligence including zoning, permits, surveys, title, utilities and site requirements.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential sites aligned with expansion plans.
• Identify and acquire land, manage land acquisition through closing, and coordinate with architects, engineers and builders.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Vendor management

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, finance, construction management, engineering or related discipline

Job description

ZenaTech Inc. seeks an experienced Real Estate Development Manager to lead the identification, acquisition, development and setup of new DaaS locations across Florida and the Southeast.

You will manage market selection, land acquisition, permitting and construction coordination, ensuring turnkey readiness for corporate or franchise use. The ideal candidate brings hands-on CRE development, lease/purchase experience, and strong negotiation, project management and cross-functional collaboration