Development Manager

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America—one that continues to get better as it grows.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we offer the scale to provide opportunities most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in growth, development, and capabilities that make both our team members and our company better, holding ourselves to the highest standards as an employer.

About the Role

We're looking for a Development Manager to help lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multifamily and mixed-use development projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a real estate professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing complex projects to life.

As a Development Manager, you will play a key role in managing all phases of the development process, including site evaluation, financial analysis, entitlement, design coordination, consultant management, and project execution. You'll work closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to move projects forward while balancing risk, schedule, budget, and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Drive multifamily and mixed-use development projects through planning, entitlement, design, and execution.
• Prepare and maintain project financial models, pro formas, and investment analyses.
• Evaluate market, environmental, engineering, and land use studies to support development decisions.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee project-related contracts.
• Prepare project updates and presentations for senior leadership and investment committees.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure projects align with company standards and objectives.
• Cultivate relationships with municipalities, consultants, brokers, landowners, and industry partners.
• Represent Vivmark in meetings with community stakeholders and business partners.
• Support business development activities and identify new investment opportunities.
• Manage consultant selection processes and negotiate service agreements.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, land planners, environmental consultants, and other project partners.
• Facilitate cross-functional project meetings, track milestones, and help resolve issues that impact project delivery.
• Conduct market research, demographic analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Participate in site evaluations, acquisition due diligence, and investment reviews.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing strategic development opportunities in target markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA with a Real Estate concentration or Master’s in Real Estate Development preferred.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, finance, investments, operations, design, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to senior leaders and business partners.
• Real estate industry certifications such as LEED are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Exclusive team member housing discounts.

Pay

Total base pay range: $117,900.00 – $196,600.00.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Location: Bellevue, Washington 98004.