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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Business Attraction Recruiter
  City of Peoria, Arizona Business Attraction Recruiter$63,839 - $94,319 Annually(Plus performance incentive, contingent upon approval) ****To be considered for this position, you must apply online.  Visit our website at www.pe...


City of Peoria, Arizona AZ-Peoria 9/1/10
Marketing Director
Marketing Director - Philadelphia, PA Company:Athenian Properties LLC, Razak Company Type: Full-time, permanent Experience: Senior level Functions: Create program to market company services/raise capital; manage and administer this program. Industries: Commercial Real Estate, Multifamil...


Athenian Properties LLC PA-Philadelphia 8/30/10
Investment Consultant - Director of U.S. Investments
  SUMMARY:   We are conducting a search on behalf of an integrated European headquartered investment and operating platform that invests in real estate both directly and through joint ventures. The firm seeks a seasoned professional to create and steward the firm'...


SelectLeaders NY-New York City 8/25/10
Acquisitions Associate
M-M Properties, Inc. is a privately owned real estate investor and developer with assets in excess of $400 million. The candidate must be a motivated, self starter who is detail oriented and looking for an associate/analyst level position within the office and multifamily sectors of the commerc...


M-M Properties TX-Houston 8/24/10
Associate / Financial Analyst
We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for an Associate / Financial Analyst position.  The company is a privately owned real estate firm with highly diversified assets in excess of $1.5Bn.  We have a strong history of promoting from within and the position will offer exposure to ...


Confidential TX 8/24/10
Director of New Business Development
Potomac Hospitality Services (PHS), a leader in hotel management for over 25 years, is currently seeking a Director of New Business Development. This Director of New Business Development is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and capturing new hotel management opportunities. The ...


Potomac Hospitality Services DC-Washingon 8/21/10
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SALES / MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SALES / MARKETING PROFESSIONAL     Job Description: Sales & Marketing Associate Job Function:  Perform business development, sales and marketing related activities to develop new business opportunities in facilities management field vi...


Flagship Facility Services, Inc. CA-San Jose 8/19/10
VP Development
  Vice President of Development, Washington, DC  Our client, a leading real estate advisory firm, seeks an experienced professional with multi-family, mixed-use or higher education development experience to join its education practice group.  The professional will be p...


Confidential DC 8/19/10
Senior Enviornmental Officer
Manages the environmental investigation, demolition, remediation and environmental clearance processes through all phases of development including the selection and procurement of consultants and contractors. Coordinates their activities to ensure that projects are successfully delivered on time ...


NJ Economic Development Authority NJ-Eatontown 8/19/10
Senior Infrastructure Officer
Manages planning and implementation of real estate infrastructure and development function(s) within the FMERA Office (Office), including legal administration, construction, leasing and property management.            ...


NJ Economic Development Authority NJ-Eatontown 8/19/10

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