Manage due diligence on land opportunities; prepare documentation and recommendations on findings impacting returns and financial performance.
Review and resolve Geotechnical, Environmental, and Land Use matters.
Source and evaluate industrial development opportunities, including prospecting, issuing LOIs, negotiating PSAs, and ensuring compliance with venture and loan documents.
Prepare and present investment memorandums, financial models, and pursuit cost budgets to the Investment Committee.
Coordinate with consultants, permit expeditors, and construction teams to ensure compliance with municipal requirements, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals.
Partner with asset management and operations teams to monitor leasing activity, milestones, and construction progress prior to first delivery.
Administer Development and Construction Status Reports; track pipeline project progress, recommend timelines, and identify issues affecting closings.
Supervise and mentor development production team members; manage performance in alignment with company policies, values, and practices.
Review and approve soft cost expenses, ensuring consultant work and costs align with project budgets; finalize cost classification memos.
Engage and manage third-party leasing teams; oversee leasing budgets, pricing, tenant LOIs, and lease execution; coordinate tenant improvement buildouts when applicable.
Manage relationships with construction teams to ensure timely, on-budget project completion, quality control, and acquisition of necessary permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
Direct third-party consultants to complete project design concepts and building plans; coordinate modifications prior to closing to ensure alignment with Construction Documents.
Represent ownership in day-to-day project management, including OAC meetings and jobsite visits; resolve construction and consultant issues requiring owner input.
Oversee detailed development budgets and schedules.
Maintain strong relationships with equity partners and executives by providing regular project updates, addressing issues, and recommending improvements based on market comps and design.
Support acquisitions in the greater Atlanta market by sourcing opportunities and providing feedback to the Investment Team.
Review monthly draws to ensure budget compliance; identify potential savings, overages, and variances in operating deficits, taxes, and reserves.
Build and maintain relationships with brokers, equity partners, lenders, real estate owners, and other key stakeholders; manage ongoing communications for development projects.
Requirements
5+ years
financial analysis
underwriting
market dynamics
leadership
bachelor's
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial development with a focus on the Atlanta market.
Advanced analytical and financial skills, including real estate underwriting and finance concepts.
Deep understanding of regional market dynamics and proven ability to manage community and political relationships.
Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of development projects, from conception through completion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.
Inspirational leader who sets a clear vision, develops talent, and builds high-performing teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Economics, Construction, Architecture, or a related field required.
Demonstrated ability to monitor progress, optimize systems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
Employee Assistance Program.
Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Born in 1993 in Houston and now rooted in Charleston, its founder transformed a niche multifamily operator into a global real-estate powerhouse.
Today it owns, develops, invests in and manages a wide range of rental assets — from apartments and student beds to labs and logistics hubs.
Greystar has shaped skylines with projects like build-to-rent towers in the U.S. and Europe, student villages in Australia and modular living factories in Pennsylvania.
Specialisms span multifamily, student housing, active-adult and single-family rentals, logistics/industrial facilities, life-science campuses and modular construction.
Strategic bets include modular homes, life-science labs, single-family rentals and logistics distribution centers — marking it a versatile real-estate innovator.
With a reputation for vertical integration — managing assets, investments and construction in-house — it stands out in an industry of fragmented players.
Culture + Values
Integrity
Respect
Professionalism
Accountability
Service
Teamwork
Environment + Sustainability
Tracks 100% of landlord-controlled energy, GHG emissions, water, and waste data for owned assets
Partners with HD Supply and Arbor Day Foundation for tree planting initiatives
Greystar Green Awards program tracks 107 variables across energy efficiency, water consumption, waste reduction, indoor environmental quality, education, and required practices
Inclusion & Diversity
Core values include Equality alongside diversity, inclusion and belonging
DEI effort is company‑wide and team‑member–driven, not siloed in a division
Framework built around Talent, Awareness, Giving Back, Ecosystem, Foundations
Regional DEI resource groups open to all team members, with local action plans
Business/functional DEI leadership groups set strategic goals (e.g., increase engagement of women and minority‑owned contractors)
The company drives bold global expansion through its substantial financial scale, with assets spanning multiple regions and property types.
€1.4B
European Investment
Significant investment in European apartment markets, showcasing the company's commitment to international growth and housing solutions.
$35B+
Development Pipeline
A robust pipeline of development projects highlights the company's aggressive growth strategy and future market presence.
100+
New Developments
The rollout of a 'family of brands' across U.S. developments reflects a tailored approach to serving diverse customer needs.
26,000 t CO₂
Carbon savings through modular construction
Modular construction at Greenford Quay saved the equivalent of 26,000 tons of CO₂, which is equivalent to 160,287 trees or removing 7,030 vehicles for a year.
Multiple five-star ratings
GRESB sustainability performance
Achieved multiple five-star GRESB ratings in 2019, with seven of eight investment vehicles ranked in the top 10 peers.
15,000 associates
Engagement in sustainability initiatives
'Sustainable September' campaign engaged over 15,000 associates in 2023.
October 2020
CEO Action Pledge
Signed the CEO Action Pledge in 2020 to advance diversity and inclusion.
200+
Veterans Group Members
Veterans group has over 200 members dedicated to fostering inclusion and belonging.
5% reduction target
Long-term sustainability goals
Sets a target for reducing energy, GHG emissions, water, and waste by 5% every five years (~1% per year).