- Location
- Greenwood Village, CO · Denver
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 3+ years
Description
Director of Development – West Region | Denver, CO
Lead multifamily real estate development projects throughout the West Region—including TX, ID, CO, NV, AZ, and MT—from initial LOI through construction loan closing.
As Director of Development at Thompson Thrift, you will oversee a portfolio of multifamily development projects while coordinating the critical decisions that move projects forward. From initial LOI, entitlements, and due diligence through design, budgeting, municipal approvals, and construction loan closing, you’ll help turn development opportunities into high-quality multifamily communities throughout the West Region.
Why Thompson Thrift?
Thompson Thrift is an integrated, full-service real estate company engaged in the development, construction, leasing, and management of high-quality multifamily communities nationwide. We’re committed to building exceptional places — and developing the people who make them possible.
At Thompson Thrift, you’ll find:
Values-Driven Culture — Excellence, Service, and Leadership guide everything we do
Career Growth — Training, mentorship, and long-term development opportunities
Work-Life Support — Competitive benefits, flexibility, and wellness programs
Real Impact — Hands-on involvement in industry-leading multifamily projects
Your Role as Director, Development
As Director of Development, you will oversee and drive results for a small to medium portfolio of multifamily real estate development projects throughout the West Region, from initial LOI through construction loan closing. You’ll maintain accountability for projects throughout the entitlement and development process while ensuring alignment with Thompson Thrift’s quality, process, and business standards.
You’ll collaborate closely with Acquisitions, Development, Construction, legal counsel, and company leadership while serving as a primary liaison with city officials, architects, zoning attorneys, civil engineers, utilities, regulatory agencies, and other external partners. You’ll also help establish project budgets, schedules, approvals, and development strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accountability for multifamily development projects from initial LOI through construction loan closing
- Serve as a primary liaison with city officials to advance development efforts and secure required approvals
- Partner with the Acquisitions team to review financial pro formas and apply an understanding of yield, spread, cap rates, and general real estate underwriting principles
- Develop and manage due diligence timelines and cost schedules
- Secure consultant proposals aligned with company objectives and lender requirements
- Coordinate zoning, entitlement, and approval processes
- Partner with legal counsel to review and resolve title and survey issues
- Evaluate utility availability, connection fees, and infrastructure improvement costs
- Conduct and oversee site investigations and manage resulting reports
- Support Development, Acquisitions, and Construction leadership in developing comprehensive project budgets
- Coordinate civil engineering and architectural design professionals from initial site concepts through final construction drawings and specifications
- Represent Thompson Thrift at public hearings and meetings with neighborhood groups, utilities, regulatory agencies, and consultants
- Maintain organized and current project documentation
- Escalate material risks early, with recommended solutions
Our Ideal Candidate for this Role
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant real estate development experience
- At least 3 years of management experience
Skills & Attributes
- Strong knowledge of real estate transactions and multifamily development processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Understanding of financial pro formas, yield, spread, cap rates, and general underwriting principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Detail-oriented and purpose-driven approach
- Ability to establish priorities, manage deadlines, and drive multiple development projects forward
- Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and developing team members