Real Estate Development Director in Healdsburg, California at SingleThread Farms - Restaurant - Inn

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

• Pay Scale: $120,000 - $140,000/year
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off - Including Vacation, Sick and Mental Health Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 free counseling sessions annually
• Employee Dining and Wine Discounts
• Daily Family Meal
• Access to Customized Educational Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement within the Vertice portfolio

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the CEO/Owner, the Real Estate Development Director supports the planning, coordination, and execution of Vertice’s hospitality real estate, development, and capital projects. This role helps with financial feasibility and development analysis, , development and futures operating budgets, documentation, executive team communications, and stakeholder coordination to keep projects moving efficiently through each phase of development and in alignment with Vertice’s goals and vision.

OBJECTIVES

• Support projects from initial planning and requirements definition through completion, tracking scope, schedule, budget, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate internal teams and external resources to support successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential scope, schedule, budget, or resource concerns.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with project stakeholders and ensure follow-up items are tracked to completion.
• Support the CEO/Owner with organized, accurate project information to facilitate decision-making.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with defining project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and key stakeholders.
• Maintain project schedules, work plans, budgets, documentation, and tracking systems.
• Track project costs, invoices, expenses, and budget-to-actuals.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, consultants, architects, engineers, and other third-party resources.
• Support communications and coordination with city/county agencies and permitting authorities.
• Monitor project deliverables and follow up with responsible parties to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare project status updates, reports, presentations, and other materials for the CEO/Owner.
• Attend project and development meetings, take detailed notes, and maintain action-item and decision logs.
• Maintain organized project files, contracts, permits, drawings, schedules, and other development documentation.
• Assist with vendor and consultant coordination, including tracking proposals, contracts, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Support project risk management by identifying potential issues and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Assist with project performance tracking and identifying opportunities to improve processes and execution.
• Support development-related events, presentations, and meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Finance, and other internal teams on project decks, communications, materials, and budgets as appropriate.
• Apply relevant project management and development best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience supporting real estate development, construction, capital projects, project management, or a related field.
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, resourceful approach.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to track projects through multiple phases and follow through on commitments.
• Ability to identify issues, communicate risks, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and project management software.
• Event planning and coordination experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of real estate development, permitting, construction, or capital projects is preferred.
• Must be able to work a varying schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on project and business needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 lbs
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field required.
• 7 - 10 years of project management and related experience required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytically minded: always thinking about how to use data to support decision-making. Brings an analytical perspective to conversations and can explain their quantitative viewpoint to others
• Independent, self-starter: can push projects forward completely independently, proactively offers next steps and prioritizes their work on their own, does not require significant oversight
• Collaborative: enjoys working with others towards a common goal and values cooperation
• Oriented towards positive impact: taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with leadership team and team members
• Decisive: accepting responsibility for making things happen, thinking ahead, and developing contingency plans
• Motivated and committed: approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your performance
• Flexible: responding quickly and positively to changing environments
• Be a positive role model: demonstrate the ethos of Kyle, Katina, Tony and the management team

Each of the items listed is considered to be an essential function of the role. However, this list should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. Vertice Hospitality reserves the right to alter the duties of this role.

Vertice Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Vertice Hospitality is committed to hiring a diverse workforce, sustaining an inclusive culture, fostering an environment of continual improvement, and offering opportunities for growth and career development.