Development Manager

Job Description

Formed in 2004, Landmark is a vertically integrated developer, owner, and manager dedicated to student housing real estate. The Company has $4.1 billion of assets under management and was ranked the #1 most active developer and contractor in student housing by Student Housing Business. Landmark has 34,000 beds under management between the company’s owned portfolio and third-party assets. Landmark has over 750 employees across acquisitions, development, construction, property management, and investment management, including 160 in the Athens, GA headquarters.

The Development Manager is responsible for managing a team of analysts on real estate development opportunities within key markets throughout the country.

Reports to:  Executive Vice President of Development

Roles and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are an outline of the Manager’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.  As the needs of the company change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Work directly with the EVP of Development in identifying and analyzing real estate acquisition and development opportunities within key markets throughout the country.  
• Manage the entitlement process of development opportunities.
• Prepare Real Estate Investment packages for presentation to lenders and institutional equity partners.
• Prepare comprehensive financial models and feasibility presentations.
• Work with multiple financial institution partners in arranging debt and other capital market executions (commercial banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, insurance companies, etc.).
• Work with institutional equity partners on closing real estate transactions
• Travel to markets throughout the US to assist with market due diligence  and entitlement process for development opportunities

Requirements

• Strong quantitative background with emphasis on Finance or Real Estate
• Minimum of 2 years working in development or Real Estate finance.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A motivated self-starter, problem solver and team player
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple high priority projects