Development Director

Summary

As a key member of the development team, the Development Director is responsible for the successful completion of development projects and functions from inception through financing, construction completion, and sales. This role ensures alignment with Timbers Company production and financial goals, while maintaining core values, meeting development standards, and upholding the company’s reputation as a quality developer.

Key Responsibilities

Note: The responsibilities listed below are illustrative of the role and not intended to be an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the success of the organization.

• Initiate, undertake, and oversee real estate development projects including site selection, due diligence, land assemblage, acquisition, feasibility analysis, site planning, entitlements, permitting, and coordination with project partners.
• Secure bids for professional services, enter into contracts, and supervise performance of project partners.
• Assist in creating financial models and preparing pro forma development and operating budgets.
• Coordinate proposal responses and prepare proposal materials for bids and solicitations.
• Conduct site visits and assist in market analysis and due diligence review.
• Prepare debt and equity financing applications and manage closing checklists.
• Coordinate construction administration and document flow.
• Schedule development team meetings and prepare internal and external reports.
• Prepare presentations for investors, stakeholders, and government officials.
• Establish professional relationships with investors, governments, and industry partners.
• Coordinate with property management and sales teams during development and transition periods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.
• Travel as required (40-50%).
• Achieve strategic plan implementation and development project objectives.
• Support business development and increase development capacity through staff training and recruitment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in real estate, urban planning, architecture, business, or finance.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, preferably with ground-up development experience.
• Strong analytical skills including financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of land use and zoning processes.
• Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, detail-oriented, and well organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude.

About Timbers Company

Timbers Company develops and operates boutique hotels, residence clubs, and luxury resort communities in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. We create authentic, memorable experiences rooted in world‑class hospitality and a deep sense of place.

Our Core Values

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy

Our Core Values guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we show up for each other.

Benefits That Support You

• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime program
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Learning & development opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Volunteer time
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Team‑building events
• 401(k)
• Vacation & personal days
• Holiday pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• LTD/STD
• Life insurance

This job description is not all inclusive. Timbers Company reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.