Senior Living Development Executive

Kimmel & Associates Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative, mission-driven culture

Meaningful senior living projects

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead senior living real estate projects from concept through delivery.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional coordination, and strong financial oversight to ensure quality and value across a growing portfolio. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in CCRCs or related sectors, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to drive projects through multiple phases while managing diverse teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years of real estate development experience, leading complex projects or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of senior living communities and CCRCs from concept to completion.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, design development, and construction coordination.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, investment partners, consultants, contractors, and municipalities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, construction teams, and officials to meet development objectives.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement cost-control and quality strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align development, design, construction, marketing and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Financial oversight

Problem solving

Education

Real Estate

Architecture

Urban Planning

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in senior living real estate development, providing development and management consulting services for clients across the United States. The company is known for creating thoughtfully designed, high-quality senior living communities that prioritize residents' needs while delivering long-term value for its partners.

With a growing national project pipeline and a commitment to excellence, innovation, and service, the organization continues to expand its presence in the senior living market. This is an opportunity to join an established platform and contribute to the development of communities that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About the Position

The Vice President of Development will provide leadership and oversight for senior living real estate development projects, guiding initiatives from initial concept through design, entitlements, construction, and final delivery. This role requires a strategic, relationship-driven leader who can manage complex projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure successful execution across a growing development portfolio.

Working closely with clients, internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, and local municipalities, the Vice President of Development will help advance the company's development strategy while maintaining high standards for project quality, financial performance, and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of senior living communities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) from concept through completion.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, design development, and construction coordination.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with team members, clients, investment partners, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, construction teams, and municipal officials to navigate project requirements and achieve development objectives.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential risks, and implement strategies to maintain schedules, control costs, and meet quality expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment among development, design, construction, marketing and operational objectives.
• Support the continued growth of the company's development platform by advancing projects and strengthening relationships across the senior living real estate market.
• Promote a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on accountability, innovation, and successful project delivery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, with a strong preference for candidates who have led complex development projects or portfolios.
• Background in CCRC, senior living, multifamily, hospitality or other comparable real estate sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage development projects through multiple phases
• Strong project management, financial oversight, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence diverse teams and build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• A service-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality developments that meet client, team and community needs.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing national development platform.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful senior living projects and help shape the company's continued growth.