Bilingual Japanese Real Estate Development Manager; Hybrid​/El Segundo, CA

Overview

Our client, a U.S.

-based real estate development company with cross-border investment activities, is seeking a Bilingual Japanese Real Estate Development Manager to join their U.S. team in El Segundo, CA.

In this full-time, hybrid role, you will lead real estate acquisitions and development projects, manage local partners, and serve as a liaison with international leadership, including Japan. The ideal candidate has strong U.S. real estate experience, excellent project management skills, and fluency in English with conversational Japanese for cross-border collaboration.

Must-Have Requirements

• Professional experience in real estate development, investment, acquisitions, or project management in the U.S.
• Valid authorization to work in the United States
• Fluent in English;
  Japanese proficiency sufficient for communication (business-level not required)
• Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and analytical skills (Excel, Argus, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to negotiate with partners and independently manage projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field

Preferred

• Experience at a developer, investment firm, fund, or institutional owner/operator
• Cross-border or Japan-related transaction experience
• Exposure to multiple asset types (residential, office, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use)
• MBA or relevant certifications

Responsibilities

Investment & Development

• Source and evaluate new development and acquisition opportunities in the U.S.
• Conduct financial modeling, feasibility studies, underwriting, and risk analysis
• Lead due diligence with legal, financial, and technical advisors
• Prepare investment proposals and internal approval materials

Project & Partner Management

• Manage relationships with developers, brokers, consultants, and JV partners
• Negotiate contracts and project terms
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and deliverables
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

Cross-Border Coordination

• Provide project updates, reports, and investment memos for international leadership
• Facilitate communication between U.S. operations and Japan teams
• Support alignment on strategy, decisions, and project execution

Location & Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 (based on experience and qualifications)
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday
• Standard U.S. benefits package (details provided during the interview process)
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Stable, growing company with cross-border development opportunities

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management, Finance, and Business Development