Director of Development (Washington D.C.)

Location : Washington, DC (Georgetown office)

Company Overview

Arcland Property Company is the largest privately held owner, manager and developer of self storage in the Mid-Atlantic Region and rapidly growing nationally under the Self Storage Plus brand. We are seeking a leader to join Arcand's development team to grow new ground-up projects in key East Coast and Sunbelt markets.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who is intellectually curious, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and adapts easily to change. The Director of Development will be involved in all stages of the investment and development process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead site identification and acquisition from permitting through entitlements

Lead the underwriting of Class-A self storage developments

Lead the due diligence of new sites including zoning and constructability analysis

Negotiate all Letters of Intent and Purchase Contracts

Lead and coach junior team members on the development process

Support the capital markets team to raise debt and equity for new projects

Prepare and present investment committee materials and presentation decks

Expand and maintain a database of potential development sites

Lead coordination with internal leadership and third-party consultants

Engage in outreach with storage owners, developers, and brokers

Qualifications and Skills

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial real estate and ground-up real estate development
• Strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines and execute business plans
• Experience leading and coaching direct reports
• Strong analytical background with an interest in real estate investment and development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel; familiarity with real estate financial modeling a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
• Opportunistic, entrepreneurial spirit, go-getter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, economics, or related field preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Arcland offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, and an excellent benefits package.

If you're an ambitious and analytical individual looking to grow your career in commercial real estate, and you're excited to be part of a rapidly growing company and entrepreneurial environment, please reach out.