Managing Director - Development

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Mill Creek Residential we are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and bring their whole selves to work. This starts with our recruiting and hiring process. We want you to know that we encourage you to apply if this job excites you, even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or another role and make your mark at Mill Creek.

The Managing Director is responsible for development of new multi-family communities in an assigned geographical area. This position is also responsible for advising and assisting the Senior Managing Director with the pursuit of profitable and sound development opportunities.

• Identifies development opportunities then executes and manages the pre-development feasibility assessment, acquisition, design, development, assets, and disposition of the property.
• Oversees the development and construction of a property, including negotiating land contracts, entitling sites, developing budgets, and developing construction schedules.
• Ensures current cash flow and long-term market value of existing assets is maximized.
• Maintains relationships with brokers, land sellers, homebuilders, and investors.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises Development Associates in assigned region.
• Participates in Company-provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention.
• Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or other related field is preferred for this position.
• Minimum of seven-to-ten years’ experience in real estate, development or finance.

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to use personal computing devices and has advanced knowledge of email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical and accounting functions.
• Ability to read and comprehend financial statements, such as profit and loss statements, general ledgers, and budgets.
• Must be a strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.
• Must be proactive, self-directed, and highly motivated.
• Must have strong leadership ability.
• Ability to successfully delegate.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to make quick and effective decisions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and gain consensus.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Ability to train.
• Ability to set and meet goals.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and creativity in a variety of situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to conduct presentations or speak in public to large groups of people.
• Ability to drive an automobile.
• Ability to travel on all forms of commercial transportation.

Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Are you ready to contribute to the success of Mill Creek Residential? If so, apply today and become part of an organization that believes in uncompromising integrity, celebrating successes, continuous improvement, and working hard, smart and together!