Director of Residential Development

We are seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead residential land and horizontal development projects from acquisition through completion. This role owns the full development lifecycle and ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring onsite presence and active coordination with municipalities, consultants, and field teams.

• Partner with the Acquisitions team to ensurea smooth transition from land sourcing and underwriting through budgeting, entitlement, and horizontal development
• Lead and manage permitting and entitlement processes with municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Oversee the design, budgeting, and construction of infrastructure and community amenities
• Manage consultants, contractors, vendors, and superintendents throughout all phases of development
• Collaborate with construction, sales, and finance teams to maintain schedules, budgets, and standards
• Identify risks early and proactively resolve issues to prevent delays and cost overruns

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 8–10+ years of residential land and horizontal development experience
• Strong background in entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure development
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong financial, negotiation, and project management skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability with clear communication skills

• $140K–$180K base salary with bonus potential
• Hybrid schedule with required onsite involvement (3 days onsite)
• Senior leadership role with direct impact on development outcomes
• Long-term opportunity with a stable, growth-focused residential developer