VP, Development Operations & Governance

Equity Residential; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Vice President or Senior Director of Development Operations to lead the processes, systems, governance, and operational infrastructure that support a leading multifamily development platform.

This role collaborates with Development, Construction, Design, Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Legal, HR, and Technology teams to drive efficiency and scalable growth across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in real estate development, development operations, investment underwriting, or related leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of development underwriting, investment committee processes, governance structures, and development pipeline management.
• Experience managing budgets, operational planning, and organizational performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable development processes and workflows.
• Implement standardized templates, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Leverage technology and analytics to improve decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across regions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Vice President or Senior Director of Development Operations to lead the processes, systems, governance, and operational infrastructure that support a leading multifamily development platform.

This role collaborates with Development, Construction, Design, Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Legal, HR, and Technology teams to drive efficiency and scalable growth across the development lifecycle.