Development Manager
AvalonBay Communities
Development Manager
AvalonBay Communities
REIT developing, acquiring, managing apartment communities
Position Type:
Full timeWeekly Scheduled Hours:
40State:
WashingtonCity:
BellevueZip Code:
98004Total Base Pay Range:
$117,900.00 - $196,600.00Overview:
Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. 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.
As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. 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 best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.
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.
The Role:
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
Build Strategic Relationships
Cultivate relationships with municipalities, consultants, brokers, landowners, and industry partners
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
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholders and disciplines
Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to senior leaders and business partners
Real estate industry certifications such as LEED are a plus
How Vivmark Supports You:
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Additional Info:
Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
Vivmark Residential 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.
Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Vivmark Residential does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:
Vivmark Residential is aware that there is recruitment fraud activity whereby scammers impersonate Vivmark Residential and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Vivmark Residential will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. If you suspect that you are being contacted by a scammer impersonating our company, please report it immediately to our official HR Department ([email protected]).
REIT developing, acquiring, managing apartment communities
AvalonBay is a REIT focused on developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing multifamily apartment communities in the United States. It generates revenue mainly from rental income and uses vertical integration by acting as its own general contractor to control construction costs and quality. The company differentiates itself through tight control of the construction process and strong asset management and customer service in well-located markets with high barriers to entry. Its goal is to provide stable and growing returns to investors by building and operating a high-quality, diversified portfolio of apartment communities in economically strong markets.
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