Executive Vice President of Development - Atlanta, GA
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Cortland we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector our focus on performance innovation and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources autonomy and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.
Role Overview
As the Executive Vice President of Development you will be responsible for leading the strategy execution and growth of the firms national development platform. This role will build and manage a geographically distributed team and drive the full development lifecycle from site selection through project stabilization. The EVP of Development will oversee the origination and delivery of a diversified portfolio of multifamily projectsincluding garden-style mid-rise and high-rise developmentsacross multiple US markets. This position requires sophisticated financial leadership including the deployment of discretionary capital from Cortlands managed funds as well as partnering with Cortlands capital markets team to source project-specific equity and debt financing. This is a role for a dynamic executive leader with deep industry expertise operational leadership a proven ability to scale development pipelines in high-growth environments a performance-driven mindset and a track record of delivering results in complex multi-market organizations.
- Strategic Leadership: Define and drive Cortlands long-term development roadmap expanding the companys presence in both existing and emerging markets.
- Organizational Leadership: Build lead and mentor a high-performing development team across the regions included in Cortlands footprint which currently include Georgia Texas Florida Colorado Arizona Tennessee Virginia and the Carolinas.
- Project Execution: Oversee the full lifecycle of development projectsensuring delivery on design budget timelines and financial targets.
- Pipeline Management: Maintain a diversified pipeline balancing various capital structures including Cortland managed funds separate accounts and venture level merchant-build capital structures.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify and navigate entitlement risks evolving market conditions and capital challenges.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor real estate trends economic shifts and competitive movements to refine strategies and maintain Cortlands market-leading position.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Real Estate Finance Business Administration or related field (MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred).
Experience:
- 15 years in real estate development with significant multifamily project experience.
- Proven success leading development teams and scaling platforms in dynamic geographically distributed environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in underwriting financial modeling return analysis and project-level P&L oversight.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic growth planning and execution
- Joint venture and capital structuring expertise
- Development lifecycle management
- Executive-level communication and cross-functional leadership
Travel:
- Willingness to travel frequently to Cortlands regional offices and project locations across the US
About Cortland
Founded in 2005 Cortland is an international vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment development and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US Cortland combines in-house design construction and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.
Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose performance and people.
Cortland is an equal opportunity employer and were proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardlessof race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website please emailor call 404.965.3988.
Cortland is a drug-free workplace.
Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of
all persons hired to work in the United States.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Growing Experience
- Financial Acumen
- Management Experience
- Senior Leadership
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Economic Development
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Leadership Experience
- Financial Management
About Company
You can live in an apartment, or you can live at Cortland. As a leader in the multifamily industry, we create resident-centric, hospitality-driven living spaces and experiences across the US.
