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Senior Housing Partners (the project development company of Presbyterian Homes & Services) is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to join its team.
The Development Manager takes a lead role in shepherding a new project or redevelopment through all phases of development. This position will lead two to three development projects in various stages of development. The Development Manager is responsible for achieving project tasks related to property acquisition, pro forma financial analysis, project debt and equity financing, loan closings and project planning and construction.
Responsibilities:
The Development Manager is responsible for managing various databases, spreadsheets, and reports related to project budgets and schedules, project financing, construction administration and property lease-up. The Development Manager assists the Director of Development in analyzing project financial feasibility, closing the project debt and equity financing, working closely with the community in planning neighborhood development, preparing internal and external reports and soliciting consultant and contractor services. The Development Manager is responsible for coordinating the preparation of requests for proposals, contracts, and other documents.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage day-to-day tasks of all assigned development projects and pipeline activities. Ensure a high-quality project and establish a high performing team through conducting the project concept development. Coordinate and select professionals including architects, engineers, general contractors, financing underwriters, and others necessary to advance the project.
- Perform pro forma financial analysis of properties for development, acquisition, and redevelopment.
- Prepare pro forma development budgets and property operating budgets under the direction of a VP.
- Work with team members to prepare responses to requests for proposals and solicitations for bids by coordinating the proposal response and preparing the proposal materials.
- Perform site visits of potential property acquisitions and assists VP in market analysis and preparation and review of due diligence reports. Help guarantee desired sites by assisting with the site acquisition process. Work with the professional staff to present plans to approve jurisdictions (city, county, watershed district, etc.) to obtain project/land entitlements.
- Solicit consultant and contractor services for due diligence, design and construction services, review and evaluate the responses and obtain the services.
- Assist with the preparation of debt and equity financing applications for each of the projects.
- Support the team in closing the financing and manage the closing checklist.
- Contribute to project efficiency by directing site planning. Serve as the owner representative through the construction process including attending construction meetings, evaluating proposed project change orders, coordinating monthly draws, and completing post-construction punch list and warranty work.
- Assist the VP with the construction administration process by coordinating the flow and filing of construction documents.
- Analyze progress against project schedule and modify the schedule as needed.
- Prepare internal and external reports on each project as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in related field (real estate, urban planning, architecture, business or finance) preferred.
- 3-4 years of experience in development or senior housing, assisted living, care center, or related field and/or meets required competency targets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of senior living real estate development, building codes, regulatory requirements, and functional and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of real estate development, finance, design, and management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of due diligence and financial underwriting.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; proficiency with MS Project is preferred.
- Experience with financial analysis using Excel or similar spreadsheet program is required; experience with GIS software is a plus.
- Must have strong writing and editing skills and experience in conducting research and analysis.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with co-workers, site operating staff, and various other professionals.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to direct a team of professionals.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Must be a team player, willing to take directions and accept responsibility for meeting specified objectives.
- Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work within specific timelines and travel up to 15% of the time.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.
PAY RANGE:
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $104,000 - 130,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
BENEFITS:
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
ABOUT PHS:
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Overview:
Senior Housing Partners (the project development company of Presbyterian Homes & Services) is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to join its team.
The Development Manager takes a lead role in shepherding a new project or redevelopment through all phases of development. This position will lead two to three development projects in various stages of development. The Development Manager is responsible for achieving project tasks related to property acquisition, pro forma financial analysis, project debt and equity financing, loan closings and project planning and construction.
Responsibilities:
The Development Manager is responsible for managing various databases, spreadsheets, and reports related to project budgets and schedules, project financing, construction administration and property lease-up. The Development Manager assists the Director of Development in analyzing project financial feasibility, closing the project debt and equity financing, working closely with the community in planning neighborhood development, preparing internal and external reports and soliciting consultant and contractor services. The Development Manager is responsible for coordinating the preparation of requests for proposals, contracts, and other documents.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage day-to-day tasks of all assigned development projects and pipeline activities. Ensure a high-quality project and establish a high performing team through conducting the project concept development. Coordinate and select professionals including architects, engineers, general contractors, financing underwriters, and others necessary to advance the project.
- Perform pro forma financial analysis of properties for development, acquisition, and redevelopment.
- Prepare pro forma development budgets and property operating budgets under the direction of a VP.
- Work with team members to prepare responses to requests for proposals and solicitations for bids by coordinating the proposal response and preparing the proposal materials.
- Perform site visits of potential property acquisitions and assists VP in market analysis and preparation and review of due diligence reports. Help guarantee desired sites by assisting with the site acquisition process. Work with the professional staff to present plans to approve jurisdictions (city, county, watershed district, etc.) to obtain project/land entitlements.
- Solicit consultant and contractor services for due diligence, design and construction services, review and evaluate the responses and obtain the services.
- Assist with the preparation of debt and equity financing applications for each of the projects.
- Support the team in closing the financing and manage the closing checklist.
- Contribute to project efficiency by directing site planning. Serve as the owner representative through the construction process including attending construction meetings, evaluating proposed project change orders, coordinating monthly draws, and completing post-construction punch list and warranty work.
- Assist the VP with the construction administration process by coordinating the flow and filing of construction documents.
- Analyze progress against project schedule and modify the schedule as needed.
- Prepare internal and external reports on each project as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in related field (real estate, urban planning, architecture, business or finance) preferred.
- 3-4 years of experience in development or senior housing, assisted living, care center, or related field and/or meets required competency targets.
- Demonstrated knowledge of senior living real estate development, building codes, regulatory requirements, and functional and operational requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of real estate development, finance, design, and management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of due diligence and financial underwriting.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; proficiency with MS Project is preferred.
- Experience with financial analysis using Excel or similar spreadsheet program is required; experience with GIS software is a plus.
- Must have strong writing and editing skills and experience in conducting research and analysis.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with co-workers, site operating staff, and various other professionals.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to direct a team of professionals.
- Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Must be a team player, willing to take directions and accept responsibility for meeting specified objectives.
- Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work within specific timelines and travel up to 15% of the time.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.
PAY RANGE:
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $104,000 - 130,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends on many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
BENEFITS:
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
- Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
- Education assistance programs
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
- Same-day pay
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- College partnership educational discounts
- Access to Learn to Live Resources
ABOUT PHS:
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Real Estate Analyst
Target employers with a REIT or institutional portfolio
Large REITs, private equity real estate firms, and institutional asset managers are the most consistent sponsors. They hire analysts regularly, have established immigration counsel, and understand the LCA and H-1B petition process without needing to be educated.
Lead with your quantitative and financial modeling skills
Employers sponsor analysts because they can't easily find the same combination of financial modeling depth, market analysis experience, and asset class knowledge locally. Emphasize DCF, Argus, and comparable sales analysis in your resume and cover letter.
Make sure your degree field aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the analyst role. Finance, economics, accounting, urban planning, and real estate degrees support the specialty occupation case. A degree in an unrelated field creates risk even if you're qualified.
Understand the H-1B lottery timeline before applying
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT or a grace period, confirm your work authorization covers the gap. Cap-exempt employers like nonprofits and universities can file year-round and bypass the lottery entirely.
Australian nationals should prioritize E-3 opportunities
The E-3 visa is available only to Australians and has no lottery. Real estate analyst roles at firms willing to file an LCA can process E-3 applications in weeks, not months. It's a meaningful structural advantage over H-1B applicants in the same role.
Browse Migrate Mate for roles that already sponsor
Not every real estate analyst posting is open to visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for roles where employers have confirmed willingness to sponsor, saving you from applying to positions that will screen you out before the first conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a real estate analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like finance, economics, accounting, or real estate. The key is that the employer's job description must specify a degree requirement tied to the duties, not just list it as preferred. Roles involving financial modeling, valuation, and market analysis generally meet the specialty occupation standard, but generalist analyst positions without a clear degree requirement can face USCIS scrutiny.
Which employers sponsor real estate analysts for H-1B visas most often?
CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Brookfield Asset Management, and Blackstone are among the larger firms that regularly appear in H-1B visa LCA disclosure data for analyst-level real estate roles. REITs, pension fund advisors, and private equity real estate firms tend to sponsor more consistently than smaller regional brokerages, which often lack the legal infrastructure to handle petitions. Migrate Mate lists sponsored real estate analyst roles where you can see which employers are actively hiring.
What visa options exist for real estate analysts beyond the H-1B?
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a much faster timeline than the H-1B. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under the TN visa if the role fits the economist or accountant categories, though TN coverage for analyst roles requires careful review. The O-1A is an option for analysts with exceptional credentials, publications, or industry recognition. L-1B applies if you're transferring from a foreign affiliated office of the same employer.
Can I get sponsored as a real estate analyst if my degree is not in real estate or finance?
It depends on the degree field and the specific role. A degree in mathematics, statistics, urban planning, or business administration can support a specialty occupation argument if the employer's job description ties those fields to the analyst duties. A degree in an unrelated field, like English literature or history, creates a harder case even with years of experience. USCIS also allows three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of formal education, which can help bridge degree field gaps.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for real estate analyst roles compared to tech roles?
Real estate analyst roles are sponsored far less frequently than software engineering or data science roles, which means fewer total registrations from this job category but also fewer employers with established sponsorship processes. The H-1B lottery odds are the same regardless of occupation, roughly 25% in recent years. The bigger variable is finding an employer willing to sponsor at all. Because real estate firms sponsor less routinely, some HR teams are unfamiliar with the process, so going in with clear information about the LCA and petition timeline helps.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Real Estate Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.