Real Estate Development Director: Strategy & Financing

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. is seeking a Development Manager or Director to lead its real estate development pipeline in Wisconsin. This role focuses on site sourcing, financial analysis, and securing partnerships, not construction oversight.

The ideal candidate will have 4–10+ years in real estate development, a bachelor's degree, and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing project financing, analyzing market trends, and mentoring the development team. Opportunities exist in Milwaukee, Madison, and Fond du Lac with necessary travel throughout the U.S.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development.
• Demonstrated record of sourcing, underwriting, entitling, financing, and executing successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Help analyze and define long-term development strategy.
• Lead the sourcing of new sites and conduct thorough financial analysis.
• Manage the entitlement process and secure project financing.
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners.
• Mentor internal development team members and establish goals.
• Support management of existing assets/LLC structures.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial Acumen

Regulatory Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field

Master’s degree (MBA or MSRE)

Job description

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. is seeking a Development Manager or Director to lead its real estate development pipeline in Wisconsin. This role focuses on site sourcing, financial analysis, and securing partnerships, not construction oversight.

The ideal candidate will have 4–10+ years in real estate development, a bachelor's degree, and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include managing project financing, analyzing market trends, and mentoring the development team. Opportunities exist in Milwaukee, Madison, and Fond du Lac with necessary travel throughout the U.S.