Strategic Acquisitions & Development Leader

Lincoln Property Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Property Company is seeking a Director of Acquisitions & Development to drive market expansion and densification strategies, working with senior leaders to enable growth and capital returns. The role concentrates on sourcing opportunities, underwriting, and leading multi-project development efforts that align with brand and customer needs.

The position requires 5–7 years in related fields, a strong grasp of entitlements and construction, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning or related major preferred; Master degree in real estate development is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in real estate development, architecture, construction management, urban planning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the development process, including entitlements, design, permitting, and construction.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; proficiency in Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Knowledge of local zoning regulations, building codes, and permitting requirements

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new real estate acquisition and development opportunities.
• Lead underwriting and financial modeling to assess investment viability.
• Align project requirements and costs with business goals and profits.
• Perform site evaluations and recommend site selections.
• Oversee entitlement, design, construction and scheduling processes.
• Develop feasibility modeling and capital costs budgeting.
• Understand entitlements and approval requirements.
• Manage multiple complex entitlement and development projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Real estate development

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Urban Planning

Master degree in real estate development

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lincoln Property Company is seeking a Director of Acquisitions & Development to drive market expansion and densification strategies, working with senior leaders to enable growth and capital returns. The role concentrates on sourcing opportunities, underwriting, and leading multi-project development efforts that align with brand and customer needs.

The position requires 5–7 years in related fields, a strong grasp of entitlements and construction, and excellent stakeholder communication.