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Director, Mixed-Use Development

Simon Property Group

The Role

Overview

Lead mixed-use real estate development, focusing on multifamily feasibility and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • market analysis
  • zoning analysis
  • financial feasibility
  • budget management
  • project coordination
  • presentation prep

Tasks

-Coordinate preparation of development programs on selected properties based on market conditions, site and zoning analysis, and economic analyses, and all related due diligence. -Facilitate projects and consultants through point of completion. Coordinate project teams consisting of attorneys, engineers, planners and architects. -Assist with special projects as required and creatively seek ways to enhance Simon’s portfolio and processes. -Lead financial feasibility for new multi-family residential developments and redevelopment opportunities while coordinating with retail development, leasing, construction, legal, finance, accounting, tax, operations, and property management. -Assist in preparation of presentations for executive meetings, ownership meetings and public meetings. -Manage expenditures of committed funds within project budgets and schedules in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • negotiation
  • proforma
  • mba
  • entitlements
  • leadership
  • communication

What You Bring

-Strong negotiating and deal structuring. -Must be willing to travel as required to properties -Ability to understand prepare development proforma and understand financial statements. -Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, construction management, architecture or engineering desired; Masters, MBA, or Law degree preferred. -Knowledge and experience processing land use entitlements in multiple jurisdictions. -Ability to think creatively to problem solve, challenge ideas, and balance conflicts. -Ability to use computer software/hardware to prepare and present financial, economic, and other data for project proformas and other analytical reports. -A natural leader and team player with a style to operate effectively within a fast-paced culture. -8+ years of real estate development, finance, accounting, or legal experience in multi-family residential industry. -Strong communication, relationship building, and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage a large and diverse team. Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders including joint-venture partners, tenants, architects, engineers, and other third parties, finance and marketing professionals, contractors, and executives within the organization. -Experience with diverse real estate sectors (e.g., retail, office, residential, hospitality, etc.). -Ability to understand survey, civil, and architectural drawings.

The Company

About Simon Property Group

-Its portfolio spans regional malls, Premium Outlets, The Mills and international joint‑ventures across North America, Europe and Asia. -Typical projects include high‑end mall redevelopments, outlet expansions and mixed‑use transformations integrating retail, dining and entertainment. -The company led bold acquisitions—like Taubman, J.C. Penney and Forever 21—reshaping the retail landscape and rescuing distressed brands. -Specialises in experiential retail, blending shopping with food halls, theaters, EV charging stations and digital amenities. -Notably, its international joint ventures power premium outlet centers in Japan, South Korea and Europe, showcasing global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Retail Leasing

Property Management

Marketing and Promotions

Amenities and Customer Services

Digital Initiatives

Sustainability Efforts

Retail

Commercial Real Estate

Mixed-use Development

Leasing

Shopping and Entertainment

Dining