Director, Development, Industrial

Description

• 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

• 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

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance