Senior Director, Real Estate Development

Equity Residential; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package including

Job summary

Vivmark Residential seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead sourcing, planning, entitlement, and execution of multifamily and mixed-use projects from pursuit through stabilization. This role demands a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in complex environments and builds strong relationships across the organization and with external partners.

We value a track record of bringing projects from concept to completion, advanced degrees in real estate, and deep experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years real estate development experience.
• Proven experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, or large-scale development projects.
• Strong financial modeling and investment analysis skills.
• Demonstrated success navigating entitlement processes and public approvals.
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience independently sourcing, structuring, and executing complex real estate transactions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue development opportunities within target markets.
• Evaluate project feasibility including financial analysis, entitlement considerations, market dynamics, environmental factors, and overall investment viability.
• Lead development projects through planning, entitlement, design, approvals, construction, and stabilization.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior leadership and approval committees.
• Build productive relationships with municipalities, elected officials, consultants, landowners, community stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of Development, Construction, Design, Asset Management, Operations, and other internal partners.
• Negotiating with landowners, consultants, and external partners to advance project objectives.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, consultants, and development risks.
• Represent Vivmark Residential at public meetings, community forums, and industry events.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial modeling

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication skills

Sourcing / deal execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Real Estate Development degree

Job description

Vivmark Residential seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead sourcing, planning, entitlement, and execution of multifamily and mixed-use projects from pursuit through stabilization. This role demands a strategic, entrepreneurial leader who thrives in complex environments and builds strong relationships across the organization and with external partners.

We value a track record of bringing projects from concept to completion, advanced degrees in real estate, and deep experience in