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

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