Executive Director for Real Estate Development

The Executive Director (ED) of Real Estate Development leads the planning and development efforts for Carolina North, a 134-acre site located approximately one mile from the main campus. The ED will lead the master planning effort for the first phase of development that will potentially include a new sports facility, mixed-use commercial development, academic expansion and a broad range of housing, including students (undergraduate and graduate) and faculty, staff, and broader community, with an emphasis on workforce housing. This position will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Real Estate and Campus Enterprises and will work closely and collaborate with the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services, and other senior leadership within the university.

The ED will be responsible for all phases of Carolina North, from master planning through project completion and occupancy. The ED will work closely with the Campus Architect and planning consultants to establish a master plan that supports the university's program requirements at Carolina North and develop an implementation plan for pre-development efforts, such as entitlement and permitting efforts, and include interacting with government officials, establishing utility and infrastructure requirements, and coordination with key external stakeholders.

This position will manage all phases of commercial development projects; oversee entitlement process and represent the University with regulatory entities; and establish project pro formas, budgets, and schedules.