Manager, Investments (Development) at Regency Centers in Bethesda, MD

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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 Manager, Investments (Development), to join our regional office in Bethesda, Maryland. The 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. What You’ll Be Doing: Support the Investments Team in all aspects of their daily job responsibilities, including identifying potential acquisition and development opportunities and conducting outreach to prospects through research, cold-calling, attending networking events, etc. Assist with the development and redevelopment of shopping centers by supporting the managing the day-to-day development process. 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.). Other special projects as necessary. Are You Qualified? Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Engineering, Planning, or related discipline from an accredited institution At least four (4) years of related work experience in commercial real estate to include development, 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 Knowledge of development fundamentals; including the process, underwriting, design, entitlement, construction, and project management Intermediate proficiency using a personal computer and with MS Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as AI Intermediate spreadsheet and financial analysis skills Ability to travel within the region * Regency Centers will not sponsor employment-based immigration petitions or applications for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, TN visa, or permanent residency. 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