Real Estate Development Jobs

"Development requires the ability to envision new projects and the perseverance and aptitude to actually get them built"

The role of the developer is to orchestrate the entire development process from start to finish. Developers can be one individual outsourcing all the work to third parties, or a large firm which handles everything in house. Either way, the developer must have knowledge of nearly every process, phase and service involved, including site selection, market analysis, finance, construction, leasing, and sales - and it doesn't hurt to have legal and transactional skills to handle the contracts and liability concerns present is development projects. Development is a dynamic business field with a steep learning curve. The developer is often required to be the first one in with equity and the last to get paid, but if the process is managed correctly, the payouts will be well worth the time and effort it took to get the development done.

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Real Estate Development Professional Reading and Resources

  • "Urban Land"by ULI
  • "Development"by NAIOP
  • "Builder"by NAHB
  • "Real Estate Development 4th Ed."by Miles et al
  • "Shopping Centers Today"by ICSC

Industry Segments

  • LEED - Accredited Professional by Green Building Certification Institute
  • CDP - Certified Development, Design, and Construction Professional by ICSC
  • CAASH - Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing by NAHB
  • CAPS - Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist by NAHB
  • HCCP: Housing Credit Certified Professional by NAHB

Looking to the Future

The immediate future of development will be shaped largely by the impact of the financial market crash in late 2008. New developments will have strict lending terms and many projects will not able to find financing. As the economy slows, developments will require solid market analysis and conservative estimates on revenues, and many developers will be forced to hold and manage projects because there is no capital for buyers. Long term, infrastructure needs and sustainability will have a larger impact on the development field. As the costs of energy rise and tenants and users become more eco-conscious, organizations such as the US Green Building Council and their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system will become more prevalent. Also, infrastructure, especially in the United States, will become a large area of opportunity as bridges, highways, and public utilities start to become functionally obsolete. State and local governments will look to privatize the development and operation of these projects due to the high costs and limited availability of public funding. The key to finding and capitalizing on opportunities in real estate development is to understand current economic and market conditions and the ability to adapt your product offering to meet the demands caused by these trends.

Top Real Estate Development Companies

  • Simon Property Group
  • ProLogis
  • Lincoln Property Group
  • Pulte Homes
  • Hines
  • Forest City Enterprises
  • Developers Diversified


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Construction Manager
Jonathan Rose Companies is a network of affiliated planning and development firms with offices in New York City, Connecticut, Westchester, Denver and Albuquerque.  The New York City office is comprised of four practice groups each focused on a specific business pursuit:  investment, pla...


Jonathan Rose Companies CT-Stamford 3/19/10
Solutions Development Manager
This position can be located anywhere in the United StatesRESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:This individual is responsible for leading functional, corporate and subject matter expert resources in the development of organizational approaches, proposals and presentations for corporate outsourcing opportunities....


Johnson Controls Inc. WI-Milwaukee 3/19/10
Manager, Real Estate Development
**This position can be filled in Denver, St.Louis, Kansas City, Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, or Charleston. SUMMARY   The Manager - Real Estate Development serves as a support function for Operations ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned...


Advance Auto Parts VA-Roanoke 3/17/10
Vice President of Marketing
Prestigious national real estate research/consulting firm is looking to hire an experienced professional as Vice President of Marketing to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan. The company, with offices in New York and California, has been a leader in economic and real estate mark...


Confidential 3/16/10
Assistant Director of Development
  Assistant Director of Development - Los Angeles, CA General Summary:Reports To Vice President, Senior Regional Director of New Development & Acquisitions, and in their assigned market(s), conceives, manages, and executes multiple, simultaneous development, acquisitions for redevel...


Weingarten Realty Investors CA-Westminster 3/10/10
General Counsel/Managing Director
Real estate firm is seeking an experienced general counsel who has substantial asset management and capital markets experience. Individual should have heavy transactional experience including significant experience with finance, mezzanine and joint venture equity structures. Significant contacts ...


Confidential NY 3/5/10
Chief Investment Officer
Investment banking firm located in NYC is seeking a high profile CIO to acquire REO and distressed debt from financial institutions.  Individual must have significant experience in acquiring and operating real estate as a principal.  Individual should also be an established deal maker w...


Confidential NY 3/5/10
General Manager
Seeking a Sales & Marketing focused General Manager for Atlanta area MPC.  Candidate should also have experience in land entitlement, land development, golf operations, HOA management and builder programs.  Brokerage license a plus.  


Confidential GA 2/25/10
Business Development & Real Estate Intern
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Miami Downtown Development Authority FL-Miami 2/17/10
CFO
 CFO for small, entrepreneurial Boston area real estate development and investment firm  Position overview Seeking individual with proven skills to serve as CFO for small, entrepreneurial real estate development and investment firm and to oversee a diverse group of prestigious asset...


Confidential MA 2/11/10

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