Senior Development Director

Continental Properties is seeking a strategic and experienced professional to join our Development team as a Senior Development Director.

This leadership role is responsible for mentoring and managing a team of Development professionals, while also providing guidance and strategic direction to the entire cross-functional project team- including members from construction, acquisitions, legal, finance, and property management. You will not only guide the Development team in its execution of due diligence, entitlements, and permitting for new multifamily for-lease developments, but also proactively steer the full project lifecycle by advising on strategy, identifying critical next steps, and facilitating key connections between departments to ensure project alignment and success. In addition, you will support Development team members in navigating critical external key stakeholder sessions, including but not limited to neighborhood meetings and municipal hearings, working to build consensus, resolve entitlement-related issues, and advance project objectives. Furthermore, you will champion the improvement of inter-departmental systems and procedures and serve as a subject matter expert across multiple teams. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on high-profile initiatives and the future of Continental's development pipeline.

While we recognize that working from home can be beneficial on occasion and support a hybrid model, in-office presence is essential for this senior managerial position to ensure effective team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and project alignment. #LI-Hybrid (relocation assistance provided)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor Development team members across various experience levels, including performance reviews and career development planning.
• Strategize and advise the full project team on establishing and maintaining the critical path for development, ensuring alignment and progress throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance on complex project matters and cross-team initiatives.
• Support Development team members when conflicts arise by representing the company in municipal and/or external stakeholder meetings; assist as needed with entitlement and permitting issues.
• Continuously improve departmental systems, guidelines, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee Development team management of due diligence, entitlement, and permitting for team's projects, including coordination across local, state, and federal agencies.
• Facilitate regular training sessions on entitlement, due diligence, and essential soft skills.

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Business or related field required; Master's Degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in development, with a focus on entitlement, permitting, and team leadership.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; proven ability to manage teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep expertise in zoning codes, municipal approval processes, and real estate terminology.
• Strategic agility and business acumen to anticipate trends and guide breakthrough initiatives

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  
  
• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
  
  
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
  
  
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
  
  
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
  
  
• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
  
  
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.

Salary Range: $156,000 - $195,000 annually