Job Description
About The Company:
GAIA Real Estate is a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm based in Miami and New York City. Founded in 2009, GAIA has owned and operated more than 20,000+ residential units across 90 properties , with over $4.0 Billion in total transaction volume . GAIA invests significant partner capital alongside its investors.
Position Summary
GAIA is actively acquiring and developing residential assets a cross multiply strategies.
We are seeking a Director of Acquisitions & Development to lead sourcing, underwriting, deal execution, and development oversight. This is a senior, hands-on role working directly with ownership, investors, and lenders.
Responsibilities
Acquisitions
- Source on-market and off-market acquisition opportunities
- Underwrite deals and perform full financial and market analysis
- Manage due diligence, contracts, and closings
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, owners, lenders, and investors
- Prepare investment memos and present deals to senior leadership and investors
Development
- Lead projects from feasibility through construction completion
- Manage entitlements, zoning, design, and permitting
- Oversee budgets, schedules, and consultant teams
- Work with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver profitable projects
- Identify and manage risks throughout the development process
Strategy & Capital
- Support debt financing, capital raises, and joint venture structuring
- Track market trends, supply pipelines, and economic conditions
- Work closely with Asset Management to hit business plan targets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions and/or development
- Strong experience in multifamily and residential projects
- Advanced underwriting and financial modeling skills
- Proven history of closing transactions and executing projects
- Strong knowledge of zoning, development, and construction economics
- High integrity, clear communicator, strong negotiator
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Location & Compensation
- Primary office: Miami, FL
- Secondary / flexible office: New York City
- Compensation based on experience
Job Tags
For contractors, Work at office, Flexible hours,