Director of Investment and Development

The Role: Finding and analyzing potential new investments and development projects, serving as a resource for outside debt and equity. 

Internally, you are responsible for supporting the Colorado Outdoors' (C.O.) mission by identifying and analyzing new investment and development opportunities while strengthening strategic relationships and securing funding to drive visionary community projects. This is where you will spend most of your time. Your skills and experience in financial analysis, modeling, and presentation will ensure our projects are appropriately funded and to the highest standards. This role blends data-driven investment analysis with strategic decision-making. The position reports directly to the President of C.O. 

Externally, you are responsible for supporting the C.O. team members, as needed, in community, lender, and partner meetings. 

- Develop pro forma financial models to evaluate projects and investment opportunities and their financial viability. 

- Analyze potential real estate development and investment opportunities to determine their profitability and risk profiles. 

- Update financial models with actual data to evaluate investments. 

- Conduct market, demographic, and financial feasibility studies. Perform market research to determine/verify a project’s economics and to verify assumptions used in models. 

- Summarize and concisely present findings and recommendations. 

- Collaborate on strategic planning for site acquisitions and development projects. 

- Lead the due diligence and underwriting process for new development projects and acquisitions. 

- Assist in developing compelling internal and external communication materials (e.g., investor presentations, lender packages). 

- Assist in preparing funding proposals and investor decks. This includes helping to negotiate term sheets, underwriting lender covenants, maintaining data rooms, and closing checklists. 

- Serve as a team resource for identifying and securing outside equity for real estate projects. 

- Assist in applying for local, state, and national grants aligned with C.O. initiatives, including outdoor recreation, infrastructure, and workforce housing. 

- Maintain a high level of responsiveness to lenders and investment partners. 

- Maintain excellent verbal and written communications. 

- Have the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals, including developers, architects, contractors, surveyors, investors, and municipal partners. 

- Participate with C.O. team in weekly meetings and other routine meetings as assigned. 

- Additional responsibilities may include - 
          - Help to monitor construction budgets. 
          - Participate in relevant community initiatives and community boards to further the vision and mission of C.O., 
          - Assess and quantify the economic impact of C.O., 
          - Assist with operational duties for the C.O. team, as assigned, and 
          - Other duties as assigned. 

- Aligns with key values of the organization, including high flexibility and adaptability, high levels of confidentiality, self-driven with the ability to work independently, loyalty, integrity, highly developed emotional intelligence, excellent judgment, owner-operator, with composure and kindness. 

- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field. 

- Expert Excel modeling and research skills. Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel is required. 
          - Ability to build modular, Excel pro formas with scenario toggles and sensitivity tables; comfortable with XIRR, debt sizing, waterfall logic. 
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Apps. 

- Presentation ability to build PowerPoint/Google Slides with banker-grade charts; memo writing with appendix for assumptions and comps. 

- Proficiency with CoStar/Crexi or similar; familiarity with ESRI/ArcGIS or census data; comfort building charts in PowerPoint/Slides; familiarity with development agreements, entitlements, and public incentives in Colorado. 

- Outstanding analytical skills. 

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, along with excellent interpersonal skills. 

- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 

- Must be reliable and organized. 

- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail. 

- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness. 

- Calm under pressure. 

- Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse professionals. 

- A strong level of emotional intelligence that enables fluidity in navigating relationships across all levels of organizations and community positions. 

- Strong 5-7 years of proven work experience in real estate, finance, or economic development. 

- Experience in development, planning, strategic investments, real estate finance, and familiarity with the Colorado real estate market. 

- Familiarity with ARGUS or similar real estate financial software. 

- Experience working with a family business/office. 

- CCIM certification or a related finance certification. 

- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and community-facing environments. 

- Location: Montrose, CO (in-person onboarding required) 

- Employment Type: Full-Time 

Colorado Outdoors is a privately owned real estate company committed to developing high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. We work exclusively in rural Colorado. We take pride in our innovative master planning, sustainable development practices, and collaborative work environment. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Real Estate Analyst to join our expanding and dynamic team and contribute to our growing portfolio of land development projects. By joining us, you’ll play a vital role in shaping regional economic and physical landscapes while gaining exposure to both private investment and public development sectors. 

Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and an optional writing sample (grant, memo, or market report) to info@coloradooutdoors.co.  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.