Director Development

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

As Director, Development, you lead the full lifecycle of new community developments and major capital projects—advancing Sunrise’s growth strategy from site selection through stabilization.

What You’ll Do: • Evaluate land acquisitions and build detailed pro formas • Lead site selection, due diligence, and market analyses • Oversee development budgets, operating pro formas, and financial structuring • Manage financing applications (debt, equity, bond) and closings • Direct entitlement, zoning, and permitting strategies • Coordinate architects, consultants, and construction oversight • Monitor lease-up performance in partnership with Operations • Present project updates to executive leadership and the Board • Ensure compliance with regulatory and financing requirements

You play a key role in delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with long-term strategic objectives.

What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred • 6+ years real estate development and finance experience • Proven leadership of multi-phase projects from acquisition to stabilization • Expertise in financing structures and entitlement processes • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills • Excellent executive communication and public speaking abilities • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word

Director Development – Drive Strategic Growth and Expansion Director Development | Real Estate Development | Growth Strategy

Pay Range:

177,280.00 - 221,600.00

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.