Remote Director, Development – Americas Site & Infra

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 195,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Development to lead long-range development strategy across the Americas, with emphasis on site origination, due diligence, and project readiness for large-scale infrastructure. The role collaborates with Finance, Investment, and construction teams to advance a complex pipeline and disciplined capital planning.

Location: Remote. Compensation ranges from $194,700 to $236,500 annually, with annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in real estate site selection, acquisition, or large-scale infrastructure.
• Proven track record of advancing complex development projects within the Americas.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of development economics, capital planning, and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute the development plan for the Americas, aligning with enterprise priorities and market conditions.
• Coordinate site origination and due diligence across land, environmental, and other key considerations.
• Maintain oversight of the regional development pipeline, tracking milestones and risks.
• Support site readiness and ensure a structured handoff to construction teams.
• Prepare investment materials and validate commercial and technical inputs for projects.
• Collaborate with Finance and Investment teams on capital planning and project economics.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and align development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Development economics

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, engineering, finance, planning

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Director of Development to lead long-range development strategy across the Americas, with emphasis on site origination, due diligence, and project readiness for large-scale infrastructure. The role collaborates with Finance, Investment, and construction teams to advance a complex pipeline and disciplined capital planning.

Location: Remote. Compensation ranges from $194,700 to $236,500 annually, with annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.