Utah City
Position Overview
Utah City, a groundbreaking downtown development focused on creating a vibrant and walkable mixed-use community, is seeking an experienced Director of Development. This Director will help lead and manage the project’s land development strategy. This position plays a direct role in creating development proformas and analyzing development strategy.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in mixed-use real estate development, real estate finance, and a strategic vision for world-class growth in a master-planned urban environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development & Leadership
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for land use, real estate development, and economic growth aligned with Utah City’s vision.
- Advise leadership on development trends and opportunities.
Real Estate & Financial Analysis
- Review, evaluate, and prepare development proformas, financial models, and feasibility studies for each phase of the project.
- Analyze returns and project risk for proposed developments.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mixed-use, multi-family, retail and office development.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience evaluating development proformas.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Finance.
Key Competencies
- Strategic and financial thinking
- Real estate and development expertise
- Economic development insight
- Leadership and team management
- Negotiation and deal structuring
- Understanding of infrastructure and urban design principles