Director of Development and Construction
About The Position
Sunchase Companies is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and operating company focused on acquiring, renovating, developing, and operating multifamily communities throughout the Gulf Coast. We are actively expanding our development platform with a pipeline of 500+ units across three projects representing more than $120 million in development value. Our vision is to build one of the premier multifamily investment and development companies in the Southeast. To support that growth, we are seeking a Director of Development & Construction to lead all development and construction activities across the organization. This is a rare opportunity to become the first senior executive dedicated to development and construction and help build the platform that will drive the company's next phase of growth. The Director of Development & Construction will oversee the full lifecycle of multifamily projects—from acquisition and due diligence through design, entitlements, construction, delivery, and stabilization—while also leading capital improvement and renovation projects across the existing portfolio. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will serve as the company's internal expert on all development and construction matters and play a key role in shaping long-term strategy.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading multifamily development projects from acquisition through completion.
- Strong background in development, construction management, or both.
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, budgets, schedules, and project execution.
- Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Florida, Alabama, or Gulf Coast markets is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead ground-up multifamily development projects from concept through completion.
- Manage due diligence, entitlements, permitting, and consultant teams.
- Oversee architects, engineers, contractors, and development partners.
- Direct project budgets, schedules, reporting, and risk management.
- Lead construction execution and contractor oversight.
- Manage portfolio-wide CapEx and value-add renovation initiatives.
- Support acquisitions and underwriting with development and construction expertise.
- Build systems, processes, and reporting standards that support future growth.
- Collaborate closely with acquisitions, asset management, operations, finance, lenders, and investors.
Benefits
- Health Insurance and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development and Leadership Growth Opportunities
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Profit Participation Opportunities
- Phantom Equity or Long-Term Incentive Plan Participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
