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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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Target asset management and corporate real estate teams
Large REITs, institutional investors, and corporate real estate departments are more likely to sponsor than small residential brokerages. These employers have established HR and legal infrastructure to handle H-1B petitions efficiently and repeatedly.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Real estate operations sponsorship hinges on proving the role requires a specific degree. A degree in real estate, finance, business administration, or urban planning strengthens your case considerably more than a general liberal arts background would.
Prioritize roles with analytical or financial components
Positions involving financial modeling, lease analysis, portfolio reporting, or asset valuation are easier to sponsor because the degree-to-job connection is clearer. Pure administrative or coordination roles face more scrutiny under specialty occupation standards.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview stage
Real estate employers often assume candidates are already work-authorized. Raising sponsorship early filters out non-sponsors quickly and lets you focus your energy on companies that have sponsored before or are genuinely open to it.
Check for cap-exempt employer options
Universities with real estate or facilities departments, nonprofit housing organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. These roles bypass the lottery entirely, making them significantly more reliable pathways for first-time applicants.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate aggregates real estate operations roles from employers with documented sponsorship history. Searching there narrows your focus to companies already familiar with the process, saving you from cold-applying to firms that will decline immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can real estate operations roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the position must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like real estate, finance, or business administration. Roles focused on asset management, financial analysis, or lease administration have a stronger case than general operations or administrative coordinator titles, which USCIS scrutinizes more heavily.
What degree do I need for visa sponsorship in real estate operations?
A bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business administration, urban planning, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. The key is that your degree must logically connect to the specific duties of the role. A mismatch between your field of study and the job description is one of the most common reasons USCIS issues a Request for Evidence on real estate H-1B visa petitions.
Which types of real estate employers are most likely to sponsor visas?
REITs, institutional asset managers, commercial real estate firms, corporate facilities teams at large companies, and university real estate departments are the most consistent sponsors. Residential brokerages and small property management companies rarely sponsor because they lack the legal infrastructure and volume of hires to justify the cost and complexity of H-1B petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to find real estate operations roles at employers with verified sponsorship history.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances in real estate operations?
Real estate operations is not an exempt occupation, so most roles go through the annual H-1B lottery with roughly a 20 to 25 percent selection rate per registration. The exception is roles at cap-exempt employers like universities, nonprofits, or government-affiliated research organizations, where the lottery does not apply. If you're on OPT, timing your job search around the April lottery window is critical for maintaining continuous work authorization.
Can property management or transaction coordinator roles be sponsored?
It's possible but difficult. USCIS requires proof that the specific position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Property management and transaction coordinator titles often have job descriptions broad enough that USCIS may argue a degree isn't truly required. Employers can strengthen the petition by emphasizing financial analysis, lease structuring, or portfolio reporting duties over purely administrative responsibilities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Real Estate Operations 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.