Head of Development Management

Development Manager
Position Type: Full time
Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.
At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.
The Role: At Vivmark Residential, we create communities that people are proud to call home. We're looking for a Development Manager to help lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multifamily and mixed-use development projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a real estate professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing complex projects to life.
As a Development Manager, you will play a key role in managing all phases of the development process, including site evaluation, financial analysis, entitlement, design coordination, consultant management, and project execution. You'll work closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to move projects forward while balancing risk, schedule, budget, and long-term value creation.
What You'll Do: Drive Development Projects Manage multifamily and mixed-use development projects through planning, entitlement, design, and execution
Prepare and maintain project financial models, pro formas, and investment analyses
Evaluate market, environmental, engineering, and land use studies to support development decisions
Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee project-related contracts
Prepare project updates and presentations for senior leadership and investment committees
Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure projects align with company standards and objectives
Represent Vivmark in meetings with community stakeholders and business partners
Support business development activities and identify new investment opportunities
Lead Consultants and Team Coordination Manage consultant selection processes and negotiate service agreements
Coordinate architects, engineers, land planners, environmental consultants, and other project partners
Facilitate cross-functional project meetings, track milestones, and help resolve issues that impact project delivery
Support New Development Opportunities Conduct market research, demographic analysis, and feasibility studies
Participate in site evaluations, acquisition due diligence, and investment reviews
Assist in identifying and pursuing strategic development opportunities in target markets
What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree required
MBA with a Real Estate concentration or Master's in Real Estate Development preferred
Approximately 3+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, finance, investments, operations, design, or a related field
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Excellent project management and organizational abilities
Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to senior leaders and business partners
A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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