Director Development

Director Development

Position Type:
Full time

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

State:
Florida City:
Fort Lauderdale Zip Code: 33301

Total Base Pay Range: $ - $

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.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can’t. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you’re one of them.

As one of the nation’s leading multifamily real estate companies, we develop, acquire, own, and operate apartment communities in some of the country’s most dynamic markets. Our success is driven by talented associates who bring expertise, creativity, and a passion for building exceptional places to live. We’re seeking a Director, Development to lead multifamily and mixed-use development projects from concept through stabilization.

This role will play a critical part in identifying new development opportunities, managing complex projects, navigating entitlement processes, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver successful investments and communities.

• Lead multiple development projects through acquisition, planning, entitlements, design, construction, lease-up, and stabilization.
• Evaluate project feasibility through market analysis, financial underwriting, site due diligence, environmental reviews, and risk assessments.
• Lead project strategy and guide decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare investment recommendations and presentations for executive leadership and investment committees.
• Identify and evaluate potential development opportunities within target markets.
• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
• Assess risks and opportunities associated with prospective deals and guide pursuit strategies.
• Lead entitlement efforts and coordinate with municipalities, planning agencies, attorneys, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Navigate zoning, permitting, land use, and regulatory approval processes.
• Develop strategies to address project challenges and maintain project momentum.
• Lead cross-functional asset teams and collaborate closely with Construction, Operations, Investments, and Design partners.
• Manage consultant and vendor relationships to ensure project objectives, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Provide regular development updates and reporting to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA with a Real Estate concentration or Master’s degree in Real Estate Development preferred.
• Seven or more years of real estate development experience, including direct experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, or related development projects.
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills.
• Experience leading entitlement, design, consultant, and development execution processes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to lead complex projects while influencing stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• LEED or similar industry certifications are a plus.

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

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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