ACQUISITIONS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Kennedy Wilson•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Kennedy Wilson is seeking an Acquisitions & Development Manager to drive land acquisition and lead multifamily development projects from acquisition through construction start. The role focuses on sourcing development opportunities, building market relationships, evaluating and structuring deals, advancing entitlements, and delivering projects aligned with approved underwriting and market positioning. The manager will work with development, construction, design, capital markets, brokerage, and investment partners, while representing the firm with professionalism, market credibility, and sound judgment. Kennedy Wilson is a global real estate investment company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, with 19 global offices. The company owns, operates, and invests in real estate directly and through its investment management platform, focusing on multifamily, office, and industrial properties in the Western United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, economics, or a development-related field such as construction, engineering, or architecture.
Strong financial modeling and spreadsheet skills.
Solid understanding of multifamily investment economics and development fundamentals.
Experience across the development lifecycle, from site sourcing through construction start.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders and present investment recommendations.
3–5+ years of relevant multifamily development experience.
Ability to independently source, evaluate, and advance development opportunities within a defined market.

Nice To Haves

Entitlement experience.
Ground-up development experience, preferably at an institutional or established development firm.

Responsibilities

Lead land sourcing and acquisition strategy in the assigned region, maintaining a high-volume pipeline and expertise in local market dynamics, land pricing, and entitlement pathways.
Build and manage senior relationships with brokers, landowners, consultants, and municipal stakeholders to generate deal flow and advance projects through local approvals.
Lead underwriting of development opportunities, including financial modeling, market and competitive analysis, and investment thesis development; present and defend recommendations to senior leadership.
Structure and negotiate land acquisitions, including letters of intent and purchase and sale agreements, while managing transaction economics, timelines, and contractual compliance.
Partner with development, construction, and design teams to align budgets, schedules, and project strategy with approved underwriting and market positioning.
Oversee due diligence by coordinating internal and external partners, validating assumptions, and preparing investment memos and approvals.
Maintain ownership through entitlement, design, and construction start; lead entitlement strategy and ensure underwriting assumptions remain validated during execution.
Support capital formation through offering materials, investor presentations, and lender diligence.
Assist with refinances and dispositions in partnership with capital markets and brokerage teams.
Deliver consistent development outcomes and represent the firm with professionalism, market credibility, and sound judgment.