Director, Development

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application

We are currently looking for our: Director, Development (NY)

What We Offer

We are looking for a hands-on, innovative, bold, passionate Director, Development to play a critical role in URW’s mission to create the most innovative and sustainable places that reinvent being together. A key component of this role will be not only enhancing the incredible retail assets that we hold but also creating incredible mixed-use destinations through the addition of residential, office, cultural, and hospitality focused assets to our communities. This position will report directly to the SVP, Development East. The Director, Development will not only be responsible for helping to execute the mixed-use program that is underway, they will also be responsible for planning and executing on the ambitious pipeline for our U.S. assets both on the retail and mixed-use sides. We are imaginative and bold, always pushing the boundaries to achieve results. Our culture embraces creativity, diversity and career progression, nurturing everyone we work with to reach the top of their profession.

In This Role, Your Main Missions Are

• Actively lead, mentor and inspire team members to develop and execute both retail and mixed use phased developments.
• Understand and develop a wide network of current and future partners that can help partner with URW and drive our industry forward in terms of world-class placemaking
• Help create and execute a bold vision of shop, live, work, play development plans
• Constantly develop, define and execute innovative strategic options to optimize the valuation of an asset
• Partner with applicable internal stakeholders and third-party development partners to create and execute compelling and unique commercial opportunities supported by comprehensive financials for future investment consideration
• Apply strong business and financial acumen with the ability to engage in the details and be hands on, as well think broadly about markets, strategy, and operations of the portfolio
• Directly influence the scope, budget and direction of the retail, food and beverage, and entertainment related development projects while successfully prioritizing project pipelines

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Demonstrated strategic & business development skills within the industry
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant real estate development experience and proven track record in managing design, construction and development of multiple projects including retail, food & beverage and entertainment. Multi-family experience is a plus.
• Experience in all aspects of the development process, including strategic planning, commercial evaluation, team formation, approvals & permitting, design, underwriting, finance, construction and stabilization
• Previous experience assisting with leading a design build project and/or multiple small to medium construction projects as an executive within a real estate/construction development company
• Proven ability to oversee the initial structuring and ongoing problem solving of complex financial transactions to maximize both social and financial returns and manage corporate risk
• Polished, articulate public speaker, comfortable with a wide variety of audiences
• Strong financial and effective written communication skills
• Experience managing and working others and collaborating in multi-functional teams
• Experience with state/local politics, government planning, and resource allocation processes, including establishing effective relationships with major city officials, town planning boards, and neighborhood groups
• Organized, detail-oriented and results oriented
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations
• Collaborative, flexible, team player; relates well to colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Values and possesses experience building highly effective cross-functional teams
• Values diversity to ensure multi-talented team strengths; promotes a spirit of inclusion and equity
• Creative and passionate spirit

Compensation

• $154,000 -$218,000 per year up to 20% Annual Discretionary Bonus (STI)
• Exempt

What is important to us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully.