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Director of Acquisitions & Development

Job in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33222, USA
Listing for: Gaia Real Estate
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Property Management
  • Real Estate/Property
    Property Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
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.

Position Summary

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
Development
  • 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
Qualifications
  • 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
Location & Compensation
  • Primary office:
    Miami, FL
  • Secondary / flexible office:
    New York City
  • Compensation based on experience
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