Director of Business Development - ARCH

Director of Business Development (Mergers & Acquisitions and New Developments)

Front Porch Communities and Services is Hiring!
Full Time Remote:
Monday - Friday
Pay Range: $185,000 - $215,000 Annually

The Director of Business Development is responsible for leading planning activities from project inception and design through due diligence. This role oversees pre-project and project planning, as well as merger and acquisition activities, ensuring quality standards are met while optimizing operational efficiency.

• Lead new business development initiatives, including planning for Front Porch repositioning projects and conducting due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Coordinate and obtain feasibility studies; review development plans, define and develop project scope, create predevelopment budgets, and engage and manage external vendors and consultants.
• Support business development activities for external projects of the Front Porch development company.
• Plan and coordinate master plan projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards, and financial modeling requirements of large-scale repositioning and new development initiatives.
• Direct and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including vendors and consultants, providing guidance and resolving issues related to scope, schedule, and planning changes.
• Conduct pre-project assessment walk‑throughs with appropriate consultants to evaluate existing conditions and define required scopes of work.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Review design and construction activities at a high level and provide periodic updates on key milestones and project status.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Partner with marketing and financial consultants to analyze rolling five‑year forecasts for Front Porch community projects.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Conduct regular on‑site inspections to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines.
• Review, manage, and control project costs to ensure financial accountability.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and company policies.
• Stay informed of applicable industry regulations and standards to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Optimize resource allocation and utilization to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement and leverage technology and tools to enhance planning, reporting, and operational processes.
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous operational improvements.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Drive innovation and monitor industry trends to maintain organizational competitiveness.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Foster and participate in an open, inclusive, and welcoming work environment by modeling FP’s behaviors and values, which are consistent with the organization's vision and mission. Serves as a role model for behavior consistent with the FP Culture.

• Effective oral and written communication skills that are appropriate to the audience’s needs.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations live via online or virtual mediums.
• Excellent collaboration and team‑building skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and executive management.

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

• Demonstrated time management and priority‑setting skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple…