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Gilbane Development Company

Development Director - Acquisitions (Purpose Built Student Housing)

Gilbane Development Company, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Development Director - Acquisitions (Purpose Built Student Housing)Job Locations:US-NY-New York | US-MA-Boston | US-VA-Arlington

Requisition ID:

2024-9490Category:

Real Estate Development

OverviewGilbane Development Company is seeking a Development Director, to join our Purpose Built Student Housing Acquisitions team. As Acquisitions Director, you will play a pivotal role in Gilbane Development's value-add/opportunistic investment platform under the Student Housing Division, specifically targeting the acquisition of existing student housing projects across the United States. You will leverage your analytical skills to shape decisions, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful execution of projects from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

Lead the sourcing, identification, acquisition and execution of housing acquisition projects, managing proformas, schedules, and resources effectively.

Support the Division in all aspects of affordable housing acquisition, rehabilitation, and development in core markets across the US.

Make substantial contributions to analysis that will inform the company's investment decisions.

Compile due diligence information, including financial, market, site, and regulatory data.

Analyze and compare complex partnership agreements and cash flow waterfalls.

Work collaboratively with the Executive Vice President to develop short- and long-term strategies to expand the housing portfolio, as well as look for opportunities to reposition existing assets.

Completion of applications and documentation necessary for debt and equity financing, property purchase and sale, and government subsidy.

Work with counsel to negotiate all real estate transaction related documents, including purchase and sale documents, loan documents, equity investment agreements, and operating agreements of all types.

Validation and defense of budgets, assumptions, and proforma analysis.

Build, coordinate and lead internal team members and external consultants through conceptual design and entitlements leading to construction documents.

Perform, coordinate and/or lead pre-development work such as preliminary architectural and engineering issues, zoning issues, local government, and community support.

Supervise and lead staff. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability. Complete employee evaluations of assigned staff annually and interim evaluations as required.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

10+ years of experience in student/multifamily real estate development and/or acquisitions.

PBSH development and acquisition experience highly preferred.

Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills.

Exceptional research and writing abilities.

Strong project management skills and follow-through.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately in a constantly changing environment with a sense of urgency and accountability.

Highly driven and values entrepreneurialism; works well within ambiguity.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Some travel required.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

For New York, NY this ranges from $199,700.00 - $274,700.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Boston, MA and Arlington, VA this ranges from $182,500.00 - $251,100.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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