Gaia Real Estate · 1 month ago
Director of Acquisitions & Development
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expGAIA Real Estate is a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm based in Miami and New York City. They are seeking a Director of Acquisitions & Development to lead sourcing, underwriting, deal execution, and development oversight.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Source on-market and off-market acquisition opportunities
Underwrite deals and perform full financial and market analysis
Manage due diligence, contracts, and closings
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, owners, lenders, and investors
Prepare investment memos and present deals to senior leadership and investors
Lead projects from feasibility through construction completion
Manage entitlements, zoning, design, and permitting
Oversee budgets, schedules, and consultant teams
Work with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver profitable projects
Identify and manage risks throughout the development process
Support debt financing, capital raises, and joint venture structuring
Track market trends, supply pipelines, and economic conditions
Work closely with Asset Management to hit business plan targets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions and/or development
Strong experience in multifamily and residential projects
Advanced underwriting and financial modeling skills
Proven history of closing transactions and executing projects
Strong knowledge of zoning, development, and construction economics
High integrity, clear communicator, strong negotiator
Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field
Company
Gaia Real Estate
GAIA is a full-service, real estate investment company with integrated in-house property and asset management capabilities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Danny Fishman
CEO, co founder
Yuyan Qin, CFA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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