Development Manager, Design and Construction

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Manager will be part of an in-house development and construction group and oversee multiple projects across the country, as well as repairs at existing properties. The role will also facilitate due diligence for acquisitions and inspect properties to help mitigate risk for the owner. The position is based in Boca Raton, Florida, and is full-time and in-office. Travel of approximately 2–4 weekdays per month within the United States is expected.

Kayne Anderson Real Estate is a real estate investment firm managing $22 billion in assets across opportunistic equity, core equity, and real estate debt. Its sector expertise includes medical office, seniors housing, off-campus student housing, multifamily housing, self-storage, and light industrial. The firm is part of Kayne Anderson, a $43 billion alternative investment management firm. Company figures are stated as of June 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Three or more years of relevant construction, development, due diligence, or design experience is preferred.
• Experience managing capital expenditure projects, renovations, repositioning initiatives, and/or ground-up development.
• Strong estimating, budgeting, and cost-management skills.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, including AIA payment applications, change orders, submittals, RFIs, and project schedules.
• Ability to identify construction deficiencies, scheduling issues, cost concerns, and project risks through document review and onsite visits.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on approach and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Professional, collaborative team player comfortable working with internal teams, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to travel approximately 2–4 weekdays per month within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a mid-sized or institutional general contractor, developer, or owner/operator is strongly preferred.
• Multifamily and/or senior housing experience is preferred.
• Experience with capital projects and property repositioning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple development and construction projects across the country.
• Oversee repairs on existing properties.
• Facilitate due diligence for acquisitions.
• Inspect properties to mitigate risk for the owner.
• Manage capital expenditure projects, renovations, repositioning initiatives, and/or ground-up development.
• Review construction documents and conduct onsite visits to identify deficiencies, scheduling issues, cost concerns, and project risks.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while working with internal teams, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care, healthcare, and limited-purpose expenses.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) benefits.
• Pet healthcare savings program.
• Member’s Only Healthcare healthcare navigation.
• WellHub corporate wellness platform.
• Up to $10,000 lifetime reimbursement for family-forming services, such as IVF, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Rocket Lawyer legal benefits.
• Reimbursement of professional society memberships and exam fees.
• Up to $10,000 matching annually for contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level