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Director of Development

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  • ID: 556641
  • Posted: 1/15/2026
  • Location: Buffalo, NY
  • Category: Pro - Professional
  • Job Type: Direct Placement
  • Duration: Direct Placement

Description

Acara Solutions is seeking a direct hire Director of Development for our client a development company located in Williamsville NY. This is a senior-level, hands-on role responsible for taking real estate projects from idea to reality.


 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM to 5PM with travel to Florida

Salary: $130,000-$160,000K, DOE

 

Responsibilities: 

1. Lead projects from concept to completion

  • Evaluate potential sites and decide if they make financial and strategic sense.
  • Oversee due diligence (environmental, zoning, utilities, feasibility).
  • Guide projects through entitlements, approvals, and permitting.
  • Coordinate design and pre-constuction activities.
  • Stay involved through construction to ensure projects stay on track.

2. Manage people and partners

  • Lead and mentor development staff.
  • Manage outside architects, engineers, surveyors, and consultants.
  • Act as their representative with municipalities, regulators, and tenants.
  • Maintain strong relationships with contractors, property owners, and partners.

3. Be the municipal & regulatory point person

  • Work directly with towns, cities, and planning boards.
  • Navigate zoning laws, approvals, variances, and public processes.
  • Ensure projects comply with local regulations while keeping timelines moving.

4. Support financial and strategic decision-making

  • Help evaluate project feasibility and returns.
  • Support budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
  • Provide leadership with clear, data-driven updates on project status and risks.

5. Represent the company

  • Serve as a trusted face of tenants, municipalities, and partners.
  • Attend key meetings, site visits, and presentations.
  • Occasionally travel to project sites or partner meetings nationwide.

 

 
Job Requirements
 
Required Skills / Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Planning, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in real estate development, construction project management, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with hands-on experience managing project budgets and schedules.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of zoning regulations, entitlements, and municipal approval processes.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated success leading ground-up development projects.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.



Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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