Senior Manager, Investments (Development)

About this Opportunity At Regency Centers, our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that our highly skilled and talented team makes us better. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Investments (Development) to join our Raleigh, NC or Jacksonville, FL office. Regency's development program continues to grow and currently includes 17 projects and $680 million of in process (re)developments nationwide. The Senior Manager of Investments (Development) will be involved in all aspects of the development process including deal sourcing, networking, acquisition, underwriting, zoning/entitlements, design, permitting, construction, leasing negotiation and delivery. This individual will be responsible for supporting the team in making daily advancement of development projects and will encounter a variety of roles from high-level decision making to daily project and team coordination. What You’ll Be Doing Assist with the development and redevelopment of shopping centers by managing the day-to-day development process, requiring close coordination with the Leasing and Operations teams. Identify potential acquisition and development opportunities and conduct outreach to prospects through research. Work with internal teams and manage external resources throughout the project planning process. Define the entitlement path and interface with governmental agencies to obtain approvals. Provide analytical support in market evaluations, anchor tenant evaluations, land use and cost estimating. Assist operations department with projects that require development expertise. Develop and maintain industry relationships (e.g., with tenants, brokers, joint venture partners, etc.). Complete other special projects as necessary. Are You Qualified? Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution At least five (5) years of related work experience in commercial real estate to include leasing or brokerage work Extensive local market knowledge and local business network contacts Development, construction, leasing, due diligence, and underwriting and/or financial modeling experience Deep knowledge of development fundamentals; including the process, underwriting, design, entitlement, construction, and project management Intermediate proficiency using MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Intermediate spreadsheet and financial analysis skills Ability to travel within the region Preferred Master's Degree in Real Estate Development, MBA with Finance and real estate courses, or related field Membership in and actively attends local events with industry organizations (e.g., ICSC, ULI) Strong knowledge of commercial real estate and retail industries Intermediate proficiency using Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Personal Traits We Value Strong organizational and project management skills Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency New business development, negotiation, cold-calling, and follow-up skills Self‑motivated with a go‑getter mentality, able to work independently, yet also able to collaborate with a team Analytical with quality decision making skills Strong communication skills (interpersonal savvy, presentation skills, precise verbal & written communication) Profit mentality with a drive for results Operates with sense of integrity and can maintain high level of professionalism A Little Bit About Us We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years. Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look program. We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self‑administered, self‑managed, and an S‑P‑500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com. Benefits Work/Life Balance 23+ PTO days annually 11 paid holidays (in addition to PTO) Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military) Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial Security 401(k) with a generous company match of up to $5,000 annually plus corporate profit sharing Anniversary stock grant awards of up to $1,000 Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA 100% company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Disability Insurance Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft) Student loan repayment resources Health and Wellness Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Award winning and incentives‑based wellbeing program through Personify Health Family planning, mental health, and pain management programs Community Focused 52 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off Company gift matching Growth and Development Tuition reimbursement Continued education opportunities LinkedIn Learning premium subscription Professional membership support Employee Resource Groups *Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify as to disability and/or protected veteran status when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke‑free and drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. #J-18808-Ljbffr