Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

Timbers Company is seeking an experienced  Development Director to lead luxury real estate projects from concept through completion. In this role, you’ll shape high‑end destinations, guide cross‑functional teams, and influence the creation of iconic boutique hotels, residence clubs, and resort communities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full‑cycle development: site selection, due diligence, land assemblage, acquisition, feasibility analysis, site planning, entitlements, and permitting.
• Oversee professional services: secure bids, negotiate contracts, and manage architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Support financial modeling and prepare pro forma development and operating budgets.
• Manage proposals, bids, and solicitation materials.
• Conduct site visits, market research, and due diligence.
• Prepare debt and equity financing applications and closing documentation.
• Coordinate construction administration and document flow.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership, investors, and government partners.
• Collaborate with property management and sales teams during development and transition phases.
• Support business development, staff training, and recruitment.
• Travel as required (40%-50%)

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred: real estate, urban planning, architecture, business, finance).
• 7+ years of progressive real estate development experience; ground‑up experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Working knowledge of land use, zoning, and entitlement processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and solutions‑oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Based full‑time in Winter Park, FL.

About Timbers Company

Timbers Company develops and operates boutique hotels, residence clubs, and luxury resort communities in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. We create authentic, memorable experiences rooted in world‑class hospitality and a deep sense of place.

Our Core Values

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time  
• Be Trustworthy

Our Core Values guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we show up for each other.

Benefits That Support You

• Childcare reimbursement
• Trip of a Lifetime program
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Learning & development opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Volunteer time
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Team‑building events
• 401(k)
• Vacation & personal days
• Holiday pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• LTD/STD
• Life insurance

This job description is not all inclusive. Timbers Company reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.