Real Estate Development Jobs in Illinois

Real Estate Development jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Elk Grove Village, and Glenview and other Illinois metros, with employers like Bank Of Montreal, Houlihan Lokey, and Path Construction hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24+
Top employerBank Of Montreal
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring6
Work type92% On-site
Top industryConstruction

Showing 5 of 24+ Real Estate Development jobs

Ritchie Bros.
Real Estate Development Manager
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Ritchie Bros.
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Real Estate Development Manager
Ritchie Bros.
Westchester, Illinois
Construction Management
Real Estate Sales
Project & Program Management
Property Management
On-Site
Other

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Pacific Life
Real Estate Associate
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Added 4d ago
Real Estate Associate
Pacific Life
Oak Park, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Finance
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Audit
Tax
Property Management
$125k - $153k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Brookfield Properties
Director, Development
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Director, Development
Brookfield Properties
Chicago, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Real Estate Sales
Construction Management
Project Management
$125k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Wintrust Financial Corporation
Commercial Real Estate Banker II
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Wintrust Financial Corporation
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Commercial Real Estate Banker II
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Rosemont, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Account Management
Finance
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Tax
Property Management
$98k - $132k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Stifel
Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate
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Added 2w ago
Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate
Stifel
Chicago, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Compliance & Legal
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Property Management
$175k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Real Estate Development Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
19 jobs
Elk Grove Village
1 jobs
Glenview
1 jobs
Oak Park
1 jobs
Rosemont
1 jobs
Westchester
1 jobs

Real Estate Development Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Bank Of Montreal
    Bank Of Montreal2
  • Houlihan Lokey
    Houlihan Lokey2
  • Path Construction
    Path Construction2
  • Wintrust Financial Corporation
    Wintrust Financial Corporation2
  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate6
  • Investment & Asset Management5
  • Banking & Financial Services4
  • Accounting & Auditing3
  • Consulting & Professional Services3

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • 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

Real Estate Development Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many real estate development jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 24+ real estate development openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Elk Grove Village, and Glenview. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

Which Illinois cities have the most real estate development jobs?

Chicago, Elk Grove Village, and Glenview have the most real estate development openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire real estate developments in Illinois?

Employers hiring real estate developments in Illinois include Bank Of Montreal, Houlihan Lokey, and Path Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote real estate development jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 8% of real estate development openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for real estate development jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to real estate development jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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