Director of Development

Description Kitchell is looking for a motivated and results-driven Director of Development to join our dynamic team and support the sourcing, evaluation, acquisition, development, leasing, and execution of commercial real estate investments across multiple asset classes, including industrial, storage, retail, and multi-family.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Director of Development is dynamic position responsible for managing the full lifecycle of real estate investments and development projects, including market research, acquisitions, due diligence, underwriting, entitlements, design, construction, leasing, tenant improvements, delivery, and stabilization. The Director of Development will also work closely with brokers, property owners, tenants, joint-venture partners, consultants, contractors, and other market participants to support new investment opportunities and execute leasing and disposition strategies.

At Kitchell, we value more than just technical skill, we look for people who embody our core qualities. The ideal candidate is authentic, building trust through transparency and strong relationships; humble, open to feedback and grounded in collaboration; curious, with a learning mindset that drives innovation; creative, bringing fresh thinking and practical problem-solving to complex projects; and someone with grit, resilient, driven, and committed to pushing through challenges to deliver meaningful outcomes.

This role requires strong real estate development, financial, technical, relationship management, and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple aspects of the development process and contribute to Kitchell Development Company’s broader investment and growth strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities Acquisitions, Leasing & Brokerage Support the sourcing, evaluation, underwriting, and acquisition of new development and investment opportunities.

Develop and maintain relationships with commercial real estate brokers, property owners, joint-venture partners, tenants, other developers, and other market participants to support acquisition, leasing, and disposition opportunities.

Engage and manage third-party brokers for acquisitions, leasing, and property dispositions, including establishing assignments, monitoring performance, and coordinating marketing efforts.

Participate in property tours, broker meetings, market reviews, and other business development activities to maintain a strong understanding of market conditions and available opportunities.

Assist in preparing and evaluating letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and other transaction documents in coordination with senior management and legal counsel.

Support lease negotiations by evaluating business terms, tenant economics, tenant improvement requirements, and the financial impact of proposed transactions.

Assist with property disposition strategies, broker selection, marketing efforts, buyer evaluation, due diligence, and transaction closing activities.

Development & Entitlements Assist in evaluating and acquiring new development sites and investment opportunities.

Lead and manage the entitlement process, including zoning, land use approvals, permitting, and coordination with municipal agencies and external consultants.

Oversee due diligence activities, including site investigations, environmental studies, title and survey review, utility coordination, and other property-level diligence.

Maintain project schedules and proactively identify and mitigate entitlement, permitting, and development risks. Design & Preconstruction Direct the development design process in collaboration with architects, engineers, and consultants to meet project objectives, budgets, and…