Director of Acquisitions & Development Job at Gaia Real Estate, Miami, FL

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  • Gaia Real Estate
  • Miami, FL

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,

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