American Ventures · 4 days ago
Director of Development & Entitlements or Associate for a Commercial Real Estate Development Company
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAmerican Ventures is a growing commercial real estate development platform focused on end-to-end project execution across various sectors. They are seeking a Director of Development & Entitlements to lead and manage development projects, ensuring successful execution from site acquisition through construction and delivery.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Lead development projects from site identification and acquisition through construction and delivery
Manage budgets, schedules, consultants, and project milestones to ensure timely and successful execution
Coordinate with internal teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and third-party advisors
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with approved plans
Lead zoning, land use, entitlement, and permitting efforts across multiple jurisdictions
Serve as the primary point of contact with cities, counties, utilities, and regulatory agencies
Prepare, submit, and manage entitlement applications, development plans, and supporting materials
Represent the company at public hearings, community meetings, and stakeholder forums
Evaluate market conditions, demographic trends, and competitive developments throughout the Austin metro
Support site selection, density analysis, and highest-and-best-use assessments
Provide input on project positioning, design strategy, phasing, and overall development approach
Assist with underwriting, feasibility analysis, and pro forma development
Evaluate infrastructure costs, development budgets, and return metrics
Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization while maintaining design intent and quality
Work within a collaborative development team alongside senior leadership
Coordinate across civil, architectural, legal, and construction disciplines
Contribute to a culture of accountability, high standards, and continuous professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
5+ years of experience in land development and/or commercial real estate development within the Austin metro area
Strong understanding of Austin-area zoning, entitlement, permitting, and municipal processes
Experience with infrastructure design and construction, including utilities, roadways, drainage, and site development
Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating development feasibility and project economics
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
Exposure to multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use projects preferred
Benefits
Direct access to senior leadership and decision-making
Meaningful ownership over complex, high-impact development projects
Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role as the platform scales
Entrepreneurial culture paired with institutional-quality execution
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and performance
Company
American Ventures
Multifamily & Commercial Real Estate Investments
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Shravan Parsi
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
InsideBitcoins.com
2026-01-03
Company data provided by crunchbase