Real Estate Development Director

Olympus Ventures is a family office investment firm that provides investment management, tax, and real estate related services to its primary principal and other investors.

Olympus Ventures is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Real Estate Development Director to lead and manage the execution of our development projects in close partnership with our real estate team across multiple asset classes, including multifamily, industrial, self-storage, hospitality, and other commercial real estate projects. This position serves as the lead development partner to Olympus Ventures' real estate teams, overseeing and coordinating development activities that support the firm's investment, asset management, and operating strategies.

This individual will guide projects through the full development lifecycle, from site due diligence and entitlement through design, construction, and project turnover. The Development Director will act as a strategic partner to OV real estate, acquisitions, and asset management, helping shape project vision, execute business plans, and ensure developments align with investment objectives.

Working collaboratively with internal real estate professionals, development team members, external consultants, contractors, municipalities, and community stakeholders, the Development Director will drive projects from concept to completion while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong leadership, project management expertise, relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Travel is required.

Summary of

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of the development process, including site evaluation, due diligence, entitlement, design, construction oversight, and project closeout.
• Evaluate new development opportunities through zoning research, site feasibility studies, and financial review.
• Coordinate conceptual planning, development strategies, project schedules, and budget development.

Lead capital projects on existing properties.

• Monitor project performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budgets.
• Manage and coordinate all due diligence activities, including:
• Title and survey review
• Environmental assessments
• Geotechnical investigations
• Utility and infrastructure analysis
• Zoning and land-use verification
• Traffic and engineering studies
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain critical path schedules and track key development milestones.
• Assemble and manage third-party consultants, including:
• Architects
• Geotechnical engineers
• Landscape architects
• Land-use attorneys
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate consultant and general contractor contracts and scopes of work.
• Lead project coordination meetings and ensure accountability among all team members.

Entitlements & Government Approvals

• Manage zoning, entitlement, and permitting efforts necessary to advance development projects.
• Manage interactions with municipalities, planning commissions, city councils, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Construction & Project Delivery

• Collaborate with internal teams and external construction teams during project execution.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, change management, and contractual obligations during construction.
• Assist with obtaining occupancy permits and project closeout requirements.
• Coordinate project turnover to operations and asset management teams.

Business Planning & Reporting

• Support the company's business planning and investment processes.
• Prepare project narratives, schedules, budgets, presentations, and development updates for executive leadership.
• Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, opportunities, and key milestones.

Relationship Development

• Establish and maintain relationships with property owners, brokers, consultants, municipal leaders, and other industry stakeholders.
• Identify and cultivate future development opportunities that support strategic growth objectives.
• Represent the company professionally in all external interactions.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• 7-10+ years of experience in real estate development, architecture, construction management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through entitlement, design, and…