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

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  • 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.

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