Job Description

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

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