Director of Development Job at RETS Associates, Orange County, CA

SDJtZ09JTEtBSlVuR21oZFJjb3FrN2tqZEE9PQ==
  • RETS Associates
  • Orange County, CA

Job Description

RETS Associates, on behalf of our client, is leading a Director of Retail Real Estate Development search to lead development / redevelopment projects across grocery-anchored and pad retail assets nationally. Firm has $7B AUM and this role will oversee projects from early evaluation through entitlement, design and delivery, partnering closely with internal teams and external consultants. Position can be located in Newport Beach, CA or Bethesda, MD.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead retail development and repositioning projects from concept through design implementation
  • Evaluate development opportunities in collaboration with acquisitions, asset management, and leasing
  • Manage due diligence, entitlements, and municipal approvals
  • Oversee design teams (architects, engineers, consultants), land use attorneys, and coordinate with construction
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and development pro formas
  • Ensure tenant requirements and delivery timelines are met
  • Provide regular project updates to internal stakeholders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of retail real estate development experience
  • Background in shopping centers, grocery-anchored retail, or pad development
  • Strong understanding of entitlements, zoning, and permitting
  • Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and development timelines
  • Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects across markets

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing a growing retail portfolio with a well-capitalized ownership group.

Compensation starting at $150,000 base salary plus bonus.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

The Douglaston Companies

Assistant Property Manager Job at The Douglaston Companies

 ...office Process move-outs: including scheduling move-out inspection, complete move-out paperwork and upload all required documents to Yardi and then notify PM & VP Perform other duties and special projects as required by management Qualifications What you... 

Insight Global

Medical Device Specialist Job at Insight Global

 ...medical terminology, specifically related to neurosurgery - Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills - An ability to travel, dependent upon account distribution (quarterly basis) Job Description Build Virtual Reconstructions of Human anatomy and... 

Pride Health

Medical Laboratory Technician Job at Pride Health

 ...special projects Assist with error detection, investigation, documentation, and process improvement initiatives Participate in training students and new employees; assist with curriculum development as needed Required Qualifications Associates degree in... 

Total Quality Logistics

Entry Level Recruiter-$2500 Sign-on Bonus Job at Total Quality Logistics

About the role: As a recruiter for TQL, you will own the entire candidate search process while managing the needs of your dedicated on-site hiring manager. Our Recruiting team is responsible for finding sales talent nationwide. We pride ourselves on our sense of urgency...

Hollywood Hair Shiloh

Salon Manager Job at Hollywood Hair Shiloh

 ...We are hiring a Salon Manager to lead daily operations in a high-end, luxury salon. This position is ideal for an experienced salon leader or service-based manager who is goal- driven, client- experience focused, and committed to professional growth through coaching and...