Strategic Real Estate Development Lead

Atirealty; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI Group in Ankeny, Iowa seeks a Development Manager to lead the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from conception through completion, overseeing budgets, schedules, underwriting and pro forma assumptions.

You will coordinate with design, construction and finance teams as well as external partners to ensure alignment, evaluate markets, manage risk, and drive portfolio growth while meeting financial targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in real estate development, project management, or related investment role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling and valuation methods (DCF, IRR).
• Deep understanding of the real estate market dynamics, development process, and financial structuring.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of real estate development projects, including underwriting, due diligence, permitting, construction, and close-out.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within financial targets.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis and modeling for development projects, including evaluating development costs, projected revenues, capital stack structures, and returns (IRR, equity multiple, cash-on-cash, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, construction, finance) and external partners (architects, contractors, consultants, legal) to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
• Oversee market research and analysis, including supply/demand trends, comparable transactions, zoning, and entitlements, to inform development strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with consultants, contractors, and other third-party vendors.
• Secure necessary permits, approvals, and entitlements from local authorities, which may require after normal business hours attendance at Planning and Zoning and City Council meetings.
• Monitor ongoing performance of existing assets against pro forma assumptions, providing updates and recommendations as needed.
• Prepare and present detailed investment updates, underwriting packages, and scenario analyses for internal review and executive decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the development process.

Skills

Real estate development

Project management

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

ATI Group in Ankeny, Iowa seeks a Development Manager to lead the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from conception through completion, overseeing budgets, schedules, underwriting and pro forma assumptions.

You will coordinate with design, construction and finance teams as well as external partners to ensure alignment, evaluate markets, manage risk, and drive portfolio growth while meeting financial targets.