Senior Director, Development – Multi-Family

The Senior Director will lead the full lifecycle of development for new mixed-use and residential communities across Tishman Speyer’s national markets. This includes sourcing opportunities, conducting feasibility analyses, securing entitlements, managing design and construction coordination, and overseeing project execution through stabilization. Reporting to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of market dynamics, residential product design across different typologies, and development strategy, with a strong track record of delivering successful development projects in major U.S. markets.

• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with Tishman Speyer’s investment criteria and brand standards.
• Lead entitlement and zoning efforts, including coordination with legal, consultants, and local agencies.
• Coordinate with construction and design professionals to ensure feasibility, budget, schedule, and quality alignment.
• Oversee project underwriting, due diligence, financial modeling, and investment committee presentations.
• Manage design and programming with a focus on optimizing a variety of construction methods and cost-efficiency.
• Source and evaluate new development opportunities across target U.S. markets, with an emphasis on wood-frame (Type III and V) construction.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, capital partners, local municipalities, and consultants.
• Oversee lease-up strategy and transition to asset management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of entitling and delivering mid-rise wood-frame developments in urban or suburban settings.
• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, with direct experience in multi-family stick-built (Type III and V) residential projects.
• Thorough knowledge of entitlement processes, building codes, and municipal approval workflows specific to stick construction.
• Strong understanding of wood-frame construction cost drivers, scheduling, and design constraints.
• Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and underwriting capabilities.

The base compensation range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full-time Tishman Speyer employees.This base range reflects a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skill sets, and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to members of Tishman Speyer’s New York team, as we’ve considered factors specific to this geography.