Director of Development-Multifamily
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
My client are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of
Development to lead and scale development efforts from concept
through delivery. You'll be responsible for securing capital
funding and the full cycle of development on multiple urban infill
and mid-sized multifamily projects throughout residential downtown
Los Angeles, playing a central role in shaping the future of
pipeline and brand. Client Details My client are a fast-growing
design-forward boutique developer based in Silverlake, Los Angeles,
committed to reimagining multifamily living. Their mission is to
create innovative, sustainable housing that blends architectural
excellence with community-minded urban living. Each of their
projects is thoughtfully designed to contribute to a more liveable,
inclusive, and resilient Los Angeles. Description Capital Raising:
Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure equity
investment for current and future multifamily development projects.
Cultivate and manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals,
family offices, and institutional investors Development Oversight:
Oversee the development phase for active projects, including site
analysis, entitlement processing, design team coordination,
consultant management, budgeting, scheduling, and securing
necessary permits. Bidding & Procurement: Oversee the subcontractor
bidding process, negotiate contracts, and ensure alignment with
project budgets and timelines. This work will be completed in
collaboration with the Director of Construction. Debt Financing:
Lead the process of securing competitive construction and permanent
financing for development projects; manage lender relationships and
reporting requirements. Project Pipeline Development: Identify,
underwrite, and pursue new multifamily development opportunities,
building a sustainable project pipeline. Profile Significant
experience in real estate development within multifamily or
mixed-use Proven track record of successfully raising equity
capital for real estate developments, with an established network
of relevant investors. Demonstrated experience managing the
predevelopment lifecycle, including design, permitting, and bidding
processes. Strong experience in sourcing, negotiating, and closing
construction and permanent debt financing Deep knowledge of the LA
development landscape, entitlement process, and permitting in urban
neighbourhoods Passion for architecture, sustainability, and
community-focused design Strong financial acumen and ability to
manage complex budgets and timelines A proactive, entrepreneurial
attitude Job Offer $150,000 base salary Full package discussed at
later stages including bonus, project equity, share options etc Be
part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of sustainable
multifamily housing Become part of a dynamic, inspiring and
thoughtful leadership team MPI does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or
class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI
encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled,
protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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