Senior Director Development

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of Avalon Bay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows.

And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

Full time

40

Texas

Addison

75001

$ - $

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of Avalon Bay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows.

And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

At Vivmark Residential, we create communities that enhance lives and shape the future of multifamily housing. We're seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Senior Director of Development to lead the sourcing, planning, entitlement, and execution of multifamily and mixed-use development projects from initial pursuit through stabilization.

As a Senior Director, Development, you'll lead a portfolio of development opportunities while serving as a key representative of Vivmark Residential in the marketplace.

• Identifying and pursuing new development opportunities within target markets
• Evaluating project feasibility, including financial analysis, entitlement considerations, market dynamics, environmental factors, and overall investment viability
• Leading development projects through planning, entitlement, design, approvals, construction, and stabilization
• Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to senior leadership and approval committees
• Building productive relationships with municipalities, elected officials, consultants, landowners, community stakeholders, and industry partners
• Leading cross-functional teams consisting of Development, Construction, Design, Asset Management, Operations, and other internal partners
• Negotiating with landowners, consultants, and external partners to advance project objectives
• Managing project budgets, schedules, consultants, and development risks
• Representing Vivmark Residential at public meetings, community forums, and industry events.

Successful candidates will bring a combination of development expertise, business acumen, and leadership capability.

• Bachelor's degree required
• MBA, Master's in Real Estate Development, or a related advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressively responsible real estate development experience
• Proven experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, or large-scale commercial development projects
• Strong financial modeling and investment analysis skills
• Demonstrated success navigating entitlement processes and public approvals
• Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Experience independently sourcing, structuring, and executing complex real estate transactions is strongly preferred.

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Avalon Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain…