Real Estate Development Jobs

Real Estate Development jobs are open across commercial, residential, and mixed-use development firms, public agencies, and REITs, from analyst to senior vice president, with specializations in acquisitions, project management, and entitlements. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles138+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmazon
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type49% Hybrid
Top industryRetail

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Licensed Real Estate Business Development & Listing Specialist | P/T Remote
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Licensed Real Estate Business Development & Listing Specialist | P/T Remote
Boutique Real Estate Firm
Houston, Texas
Business Development
Property Management
Real Estate Sales
$18 - $25/hr
Remote (US)

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Real Estate Photographer & Business Development Associate
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Real Estate Photographer & Business Development Associate
BML Agency
Brevard County, FL
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
On-Site
360-degree cameras

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Alexandria Real Estate Equities
Assistant Vice President – Real Estate Development & Construction
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Assistant Vice President – Real Estate Development & Construction
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$190k - $225k/yr
Master's degree

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Business Development (Real Estate Developer)
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Business Development (Real Estate Developer)
Kingsman Development
Scottsdale, Arizona
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$70k - $120k/yr
On-Site
2-10

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Prosper Portland
Real Estate and Community Development Officer
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Real Estate and Community Development Officer
Prosper Portland
Portland, Oregon
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$112k.85 - $147k.05/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
51-200

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Real Estate Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon10
  • Circle K
    Circle K9
  • Trucordia
    Trucordia4
  • R
    Reef Capital Partners3
  • Hut 8
    Hut 82

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Education
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in real estate development jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, or a related field
  • Financial modeling and pro forma analysis using Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with entitlements, zoning, and permitting processes
  • Familiarity with Argus Enterprise for commercial asset underwriting
  • Knowledge of debt and equity capital structures for real estate projects
  • Project management experience across pre-development through construction phases

Tips for Your Real Estate Development Job Search

Quantify deal experience on your resume

List projects by total capitalization, square footage, and your specific role in the deal. Developers scan for candidates who have touched real transactions, not just supported them, so naming a 200-unit multifamily deal you underwrote carries more weight than a generic project description.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists 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.

Tailor applications to asset class focus

A firm specializing in industrial logistics reads your resume differently than one doing mixed-income housing. Adjust your summary and bullet points to mirror the asset class in the job posting. Mismatched experience is the fastest way to get screened out before a call.

Build a concise deal sheet document

Prepare a one-page deal sheet listing every project you have worked on, the asset type, your role, deal size, and outcome. Bring it to interviews and attach it with applications when the posting allows. It immediately signals hands-on exposure that a resume alone cannot convey.

Prepare for pro forma walk-throughs in interviews

Most developer interviews include a live Excel exercise or a case study where you build or stress-test a simple pro forma. Practice constructing a basic development model from assumptions through IRR without prompts, because stumbling through cell logic in front of an interviewer is a common and avoidable mistake.

Negotiate offer terms beyond base salary

Development roles often include promoted interest or co-investment rights that compound over time. Before accepting, ask explicitly about deal participation, vesting schedules, and whether analysts or associates are eligible. These terms vary widely and are almost always negotiable at the offer stage.

Real Estate Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most real estate developments?

The companies hiring the most real estate developments right now include Amazon, Circle K, and Trucordia, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Openings shift frequently, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture of where hiring is active.

How many real estate development jobs are remote?

About 58% of real estate development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many other professional roles. Acquisitions and asset management functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while project management and construction oversight roles almost always require on-site presence.

How do you become a real estate developer?

Most real estate developers start by earning a degree in finance, urban planning, or real estate and then joining a development firm as an analyst. From there, you build deal experience across underwriting, entitlements, and project management. Many professionals add a graduate degree or a real estate license to advance into senior roles leading their own transactions.

Can you get a real estate development job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level analyst and associate roles are specifically designed for candidates with limited direct development experience. Firms hiring at that level look for strong Excel modeling skills, basic familiarity with real estate finance concepts, and any internship or coursework involving transactions. A concise deal sheet showing even academic or internship projects helps you stand out against other early-career applicants.

What does the real estate development interview process look like?

Most development interviews start with a phone screen focused on your background and deal exposure, followed by one or two rounds with senior team members. A financial modeling test or take-home case study is standard at most firms. Final rounds often include a presentation of your analysis, and some firms ask candidates to walk through a real deal they have worked on from underwriting through close.

Where can I find and apply to real estate development jobs?

You can find and apply to real estate development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your experience and asset class focus, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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