Director, Mixed-Use Development Full Time

This is an opportunity to play an integral role within the organization as Simon continues to evolve our “best in class” real estate into the next generation of destination mixed-use environments. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of Simon’s efforts to transform key real estate assets from retail only to mixed-use environments, including retail, residential, hospitality, office, entertainment town centers.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead financial feasibility for new multi-family residential developments and redevelopment opportunities while coordinating with retail development, leasing, construction, legal, finance, accounting, tax, operations, and property management.
• Coordinate preparation of development programs on selected properties based on market conditions, site and zoning analysis, and economic analyses, and all related due diligence.
• Assist in preparation of presentations for executive meetings, ownership meetings and public meetings.
• Facilitate projects and consultants through point of completion. Coordinate project teams consisting of attorneys, engineers, planners and architects.
• Manage expenditures of committed funds within project budgets and schedules in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects as required and creatively seek ways to enhance Simon’s portfolio and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A natural leader and team player with a style to operate effectively within a fast-paced culture.
• Strong communication, relationship building, and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage a large and diverse team. Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external stakeholders including joint-venture partners, tenants, architects, engineers, and other third parties, finance and marketing professionals, contractors, and executives within the organization.
• Strong negotiating and deal structuring.
• Ability to think creatively to problem solve, challenge ideas, and balance conflicts.
• Ability to understand survey, civil, and architectural drawings.
• Ability to understand prepare development proforma and understand financial statements.
• Ability to use computer software/hardware to prepare and present financial, economic, and other data for project proformas and other analytical reports.
• Must be willing to travel as required to properties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of real estate development, finance, accounting, or legal experience in multi-family residential industry.
• Experience with diverse real estate sectors (e.g., retail, office, residential, hospitality, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience processing land use entitlements in multiple jurisdictions.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, construction management, architecture or engineering desired; Masters, MBA, or Law degree preferred.

Source: Simon Property Group Career Page

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