Director of Real Estate Development Jobs
Director of Real Estate Development jobs are open across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and affordable housing sectors, from senior manager to VP level, with specializations in land acquisition, entitlements, and project finance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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THE FIRM
City Urban Realty LLC (CUR) is a privately held, New York City based real estate investment firm founded in 2010. With direct focus on multifamily, retail and commercial assets in the New York City region, CUR is an organization that combines institutional infrastructure and an entrepreneurial culture to navigate the constantly evolving and highly sophisticated markets. CUR’s principals combined have 30 plus years of experience in acquiring, developing, operating and managing real estate. In that time its principals have completed in excess of $1 Billion in transactions.
CUR has a growing development pipeline with notable projects including 144 Spring Street in Soho and multiple ground-up and rehabilitation projects planned in Manhattan and Brooklyn’s North Williamsburg neighborhood.
THE OPPORTUNITY
CUR is seeking to hire a director of development and construction candidate to join its team to assist in planning and supervising projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, underwriting potential acquisitions and development opportunities, assisting with due diligence on transactions, market research, overseeing projects as owner’s representative, and performing financial analyses to support asset management and portfolio management activities. It is essential that the individual is extremely proactive, detail oriented, highly capable of managing multiple roles and project accounts effectively and enjoys working in a team environment. The individual will have a hand in different aspects of the business and will be working closely alongside with senior level management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Underwriting
· Create and maintain detailed financial analyses to evaluate prospective and existing development opportunities.
· Support deal team to negotiate and close acquisitions, refinancing’s, and recapitalizations.
· Assist in performing acquisition due diligence, including forming construction budgets, contract review and markup, loan document review and lender deliverables, etc.
Development & Project Management
· Prepare RFP’s and run bid processes for contractors, professionals, and third parties.
· Coordinate and maintain project timelines.
· Work directly with principals, partners, contractors, design professionals and other consultants on the completion of ongoing construction projects.
· Perform regular site visits to ensure project is on-time and within budget.
· Monitor construction closeout and punchlist process.
· Handle payment requisitions and retainage release.
· Engage in value engineering and sustainable design concepts to improve project outcomes.
· Work alongside property manager and accountant to compile monthly financials.
· Assist in renovation and rehabilitation projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in ground-up development and construction, preferably in NYC.
· Experience working with a New York City real estate owner/developer/investor.
· Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university.
· Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Drive, Propertyshark, and Lavamap.
· Knowledge of Argus, CoStar, Buildium, Appfolio, Quickbooks, and Yardi a plus.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Must be organized, detail oriented, analytical, and a self-starter.
· Highly motivated to work with the understanding the position requires early morning, weeknight and weekend hours and availability.
· Technology background a plus.
Please note this is for a full-time position. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
All inquiries and resumes should be directed to info @ cityurbanrealty.com
Pay: $80,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
THE FIRM
City Urban Realty LLC (CUR) is a privately held, New York City based real estate investment firm founded in 2010. With direct focus on multifamily, retail and commercial assets in the New York City region, CUR is an organization that combines institutional infrastructure and an entrepreneurial culture to navigate the constantly evolving and highly sophisticated markets. CUR’s principals combined have 30 plus years of experience in acquiring, developing, operating and managing real estate. In that time its principals have completed in excess of $1 Billion in transactions.
CUR has a growing development pipeline with notable projects including 144 Spring Street in Soho and multiple ground-up and rehabilitation projects planned in Manhattan and Brooklyn’s North Williamsburg neighborhood.
THE OPPORTUNITY
CUR is seeking to hire a director of development and construction candidate to join its team to assist in planning and supervising projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, underwriting potential acquisitions and development opportunities, assisting with due diligence on transactions, market research, overseeing projects as owner’s representative, and performing financial analyses to support asset management and portfolio management activities. It is essential that the individual is extremely proactive, detail oriented, highly capable of managing multiple roles and project accounts effectively and enjoys working in a team environment. The individual will have a hand in different aspects of the business and will be working closely alongside with senior level management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Underwriting
· Create and maintain detailed financial analyses to evaluate prospective and existing development opportunities.
· Support deal team to negotiate and close acquisitions, refinancing’s, and recapitalizations.
· Assist in performing acquisition due diligence, including forming construction budgets, contract review and markup, loan document review and lender deliverables, etc.
Development & Project Management
· Prepare RFP’s and run bid processes for contractors, professionals, and third parties.
· Coordinate and maintain project timelines.
· Work directly with principals, partners, contractors, design professionals and other consultants on the completion of ongoing construction projects.
· Perform regular site visits to ensure project is on-time and within budget.
· Monitor construction closeout and punchlist process.
· Handle payment requisitions and retainage release.
· Engage in value engineering and sustainable design concepts to improve project outcomes.
· Work alongside property manager and accountant to compile monthly financials.
· Assist in renovation and rehabilitation projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in ground-up development and construction, preferably in NYC.
· Experience working with a New York City real estate owner/developer/investor.
· Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university.
· Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Drive, Propertyshark, and Lavamap.
· Knowledge of Argus, CoStar, Buildium, Appfolio, Quickbooks, and Yardi a plus.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Must be organized, detail oriented, analytical, and a self-starter.
· Highly motivated to work with the understanding the position requires early morning, weeknight and weekend hours and availability.
· Technology background a plus.
Please note this is for a full-time position. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
All inquiries and resumes should be directed to info @ cityurbanrealty.com
Pay: $80,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of real estate development jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience managing real estate development projects from predevelopment through delivery
- Demonstrated ability to underwrite acquisitions and prepare development pro formas
- Experience leading entitlement, zoning, and public approval processes
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, finance, or a related field
- Proficiency with project scheduling, budgeting, and construction management workflows
- Strong relationships with brokers, lenders, contractors, and municipal stakeholders
Tips for Your Director of Real Estate Development Job Search
Quantify your development pipeline on your resume
List the total square footage, unit counts, and capital values of projects you've taken from predevelopment through certificate of occupancy. Hiring committees for director roles want to see the scale and complexity you've managed, not just your job title.
Tailor your resume to the development type
Multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, and affordable housing employers each weight different skills. Adjust your resume so the asset class you're targeting appears prominently in your summary and in the bullets that describe your most relevant projects.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of real estate development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by entitlement complexity
Job postings that call out zoning, permitting, or public approvals as core duties signal a different scope than pure project execution roles. Read the entitlement requirements carefully and apply to listings where your regulatory experience matches what the employer describes.
Prepare a development pro forma for case-style interviews
Many director-level interviews include a live or take-home underwriting exercise. Practice walking through acquisition assumptions, construction cost budgets, and return metrics out loud so you can explain your reasoning clearly under time pressure.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
Director of real estate development offers often include promote structures, carried interest, or project bonuses that differ significantly across employers. Understand how each component pays out before you accept, and ask specific questions about the development pipeline that drives those incentives.
Director of Real Estate Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of real estate developments?
The most active employers for director of real estate developments right now are University of Southern California, Comunilife, and Clemson University, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with capital deployment cycles, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many director of real estate development jobs are remote?
About 0% of director of real estate development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-based nature of most development work. Roles focused on corporate real estate strategy, affordable housing policy, or asset management tend to offer the most schedule flexibility compared to ground-up construction or entitlement-heavy positions.
How do you become a director of real estate development?
Most directors build toward the role by starting in project management, acquisitions, or urban planning and progressively taking on larger capital projects with full lifecycle responsibility. Gaining direct experience with entitlements, lender relationships, and construction oversight is essential. Many candidates also pursue credentials in real estate finance or development to deepen their underwriting and deal structuring skills before moving into a director position.
Can you get hired as a director of real estate development without direct director experience?
Yes, employers will hire candidates who haven't held the exact title if you can demonstrate that you've led projects with the scope and complexity the role requires. Presenting a portfolio of projects where you owned the schedule, budget, and stakeholder relationships, even under a different title like senior project manager or development manager, can bridge the gap effectively.
What does the director of real estate development interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and project experience, followed by interviews with the development team lead and senior leadership. Many employers include a case study or pro forma exercise to evaluate your underwriting judgment. Final rounds often involve conversations with finance, legal, or construction partners to assess how you collaborate across disciplines on complex deals.
Where can I find and apply to director of real estate development jobs?
You can find and apply to director of real estate development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your asset class focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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