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Director of Acquisitions & Development
Job in
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33222, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Gaia Real Estate
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Management
Property Management -
Real Estate/Property
Property Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
GAIA Real Estate is a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm based in Miami and New York City. Founded in 2009, GAIA has owned and operated more than 20,000+ residential units across 90 properties
, with over $4.0 Billion in total transaction volume
. GAIA invests significant partner capital alongside its investors.
GAIA is actively acquiring and developing residential assets across multiple strategies. We are seeking a Director of Acquisitions & Development to lead sourcing, underwriting, deal execution, and development oversight. This is a senior, hands‑on role working directly with ownership, investors, and lenders.
Responsibilities Acquisitions- Source on-market and off-market acquisition opportunities
- Underwrite deals and perform full financial and market analysis
- Manage due diligence, contracts, and closings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, owners, lenders, and investors
- Prepare investment memos and present deals to senior leadership and investors
- Lead projects from feasibility through construction completion
- Manage entitlements, zoning, design, and permitting
- Oversee budgets, schedules, and consultant teams
- Work with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver profitable projects
- Identify and manage risks throughout the development process
- Support debt financing, capital raises, and joint venture structuring
- Track market trends, supply pipelines, and economic conditions
- Work closely with Asset Management to hit business plan targets
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions and/or development
- Strong experience in multifamily and residential projects
- Advanced underwriting and financial modeling skills
- Proven history of closing transactions and executing projects
- Strong knowledge of zoning, development, and construction economics
- High integrity, clear communicator, strong negotiator
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
- Primary office:
Miami, FL - Secondary / flexible office:
New York City - Compensation based on experience
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