Director of Development

Position Overview Utah City, a groundbreaking downtown development focused on creating a vibrant and walkable mixed-use community, is seeking an experienced Director of Development. This Director will help lead and manage the project’s land development strategy. This position plays a direct role in creating development proformas and analyzing development strategy.  The ideal candidate brings a strong background in mixed-use real estate development, real estate finance, and a strategic vision for world-class growth in a master-planned urban environment. Key Responsibilities Strategic Development & Leadership Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for land use, real estate development, and economic growth aligned with Utah City’s vision. Advise leadership on development trends and opportunities. Real Estate & Financial Analysis Review, evaluate, and prepare development proformas, financial models, and feasibility studies for each phase of the project. Analyze returns and project risk for proposed developments. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Finance, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in mixed-use, multi-family, retail and office development. Strong financial acumen, with experience evaluating development proformas. Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Preferred: Master’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Finance. Key Competencies Strategic and financial thinking Real estate and development expertise Economic development insight Leadership and team management Negotiation and deal structuring Understanding of infrastructure and urban design principles

Created: 2025-10-02