Senior Housing Development Leader

Colonial Group; Waltham (MA); Hybride; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation & Health Benefits

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-Term Care Insurance

Résumé du poste

Benchmark Senior Living seeks a Director of Development to lead expansion projects for its senior housing portfolio across New England. The role oversees feasibility, entitlements, design, construction, and delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and external consultants to drive timely, on-budget outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in real estate development or construction management, a strong grasp of zoning and permits, and a track record of managing multiple projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in real estate development or construction management.
• Experience leading ground-up or expansion projects, preferably in senior housing or multifamily.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsabilités

• Lead expansion projects across existing senior housing portfolio, including additions and renovations.
• Oversee all phases: feasibility, design, permitting, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate third-party consultants (architects, engineers, planners, attorneys).
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and reporting systems.
• Identify adjacent land targets and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Prepare investment materials and present to executives and investors.

Connaissances

Real estate development

Project management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Zoning & permitting

Ground-up development

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

Benchmark has been a trailblazer in senior living for nearly 30 years, operating 70 communities with 7,400 associates across the Northeast. With $3 billion in assets under management and $700 million in annual revenue, the company is experiencing historic growth, expanding its footprint from Boston to Washington DC. Benchmark offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities, positioning itself as a leader within this growing real estate sector. Senior housing has consistently ranked among the top three real estate sectors for long-term investment returns, and with the Baby Boomer 80+ population projected to grow over 5% annually through 2030, demand is surging.

Director of Development– Senior Housing

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director of Development to lead and execute expansion projects across a growing portfolio of senior housing assets throughout New England. This role will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of development projects—from early-stage feasibility and entitlements through design, construction, and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, a deep understanding of real estate development processes, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, third-party consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Overview

• Lead expansion projects across an existing senior housing portfolio, including additions, renovations, and repositioning initiatives
• Oversee all phases of development, including feasibility, design, permitting, construction, and closeout
• Coordinate and manage third-party consultants, including architects, engineers, planners, and attorneys
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and reporting systems

Acquisitions & Due Diligence

• Identify adjacent land target to acquire to support expansion plans.
• Negotiate purchase and sale agreements.
• Conduct due diligence on potential expansion opportunities, including acquisition of adjacent land parcels
• Coordinate third-party reports, site investigations, and feasibility analyses

Entitlements & Permitting

• Manage zoning, entitlement, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions in New England
• Prepare and submit applications for approvals, variances, and permits
• Represent projects at public hearings and community meetings

Design & Construction Coordination

• Oversee architectural and interior design processes to ensure alignment with project goals and brand standards
• Manage the bidding, selection, and oversight of contractors
• Coordinate construction activities and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Oversee installation of FF&E and other owner-provided scopes

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Develop project budgets and support preparation of project underwriting models
• Track project financial performance, including cost management, schedule management, and variance reporting

Investor & Executive Communication

• Prepare and deliver presentations to investors, executives, and internal stakeholders
• Prepare investment committee memoranda and present recommendations to executive leadership
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and financial performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5–7 years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or a related field
• Experience managing ground-up or expansion projects, ideally within senior housing, healthcare, or multifamily sectors
• Strong understanding of zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

As a Home Office associate at Benchmark, you will have immediate access to a variety ofbenefitsincluding, but not limited to, the following:

• 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.