Senior Director Development
About The Position
Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it. As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer. The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them. The Role: At Vivmark Residential, we create communities that enhance lives and shape the future of multifamily housing. We're seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Senior Director of Development to lead the sourcing, planning, entitlement, and execution of multifamily and mixed-use development projects from initial pursuit through stabilization. This is an opportunity for an experienced real estate development professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys building relationships both inside and outside the organization, and has a track record of successfully bringing projects from concept to completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 10+ years of progressively responsible real estate development experience
- Proven experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, or large-scale commercial development projects
- Strong financial modeling and investment analysis skills
- Demonstrated success navigating entitlement processes and public approvals
- Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Nice To Haves
- MBA, Master's in Real Estate Development, or a related advanced degree preferred
- Experience independently sourcing, structuring, and executing complex real estate transactions is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and pursuing new development opportunities within target markets
- Evaluating project feasibility, including financial analysis, entitlement considerations, market dynamics, environmental factors, and overall investment viability
- Leading development projects through planning, entitlement, design, approvals, construction, and stabilization
- Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to senior leadership and approval committees
- Building productive relationships with municipalities, elected officials, consultants, landowners, community stakeholders, and industry partners
- Leading cross-functional teams consisting of Development, Construction, Design, Asset Management, Operations, and other internal partners
- Negotiating with landowners, consultants, and external partners to advance project objectives
- Managing project budgets, schedules, consultants, and development risks
- Representing Vivmark Residential at public meetings, community forums, and industry events.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k) with company match
- paid vacation and company holidays
- exclusive team member housing discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
