We Search People · 23 hours ago
Director of Development
We Search People is a large, fast-growing Owner’s Representative / Development firm seeking an experienced Development Director to lead multifamily and affordable housing projects across Ohio. The role involves overseeing projects from early feasibility through construction, acting as the primary liaison between ownership, contractors, and project management teams.
Responsibilities
Lead development of multifamily and wood-framed construction projects from concept to completion
Act as Owner’s Representative coordinating with GCs, architects, engineers, and consultants
Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall project performance
Drive feasibility studies, due diligence, and entitlement processes
Oversee affordable housing developments and compliance requirements
Provide strategic direction to Project Managers and development staff
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Represent ownership in city and municipal environments, meetings, and approvals
Qualification
Required
7+ years of development or Owner's Rep experience
Strong background in multifamily and wood-framed construction
Experience delivering affordable housing projects
Proven experience working closely with General Contractors
Comfortable operating in urban / city environments
Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen
Must be based in Ohio
Benefits
Up to 20% annual bonus
$2,500 bonus for projects delivered on time
Mileage and all travel fully covered
Hybrid working model
Excellent long-term growth and advancement opportunities
Company
We Search People
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase