Development Director

About The Bromley CompaniesFounded 52 years ago, The Bromley Companies (www.bromco.com) is an entrepreneurial, integrated real estate investment and management company based in NYC with several million square feet of office, retail, student housing, land, and industrial properties. Headquartered in New York City with office coordination across Florida and Illinois, Bromley is shaping the future of key markets, including Midtown Tampa—a $1 billion mixed-use live, work, and play district. Over our 50+ year history, we have maintained an agile, collaborative culture driven by long-term vision, operational excellence, and high standards of integrity. Position OverviewThe Bromley Companies is looking for a Development Director to help in shaping the future of Tampa Bay as one of the region’s most active real estate investment firms. Bromley developed Midtown Tampa, a $1 billion mixed-use district, into a premier live, work and play environment. Bromley has recently launched additional major projects along with a significant pipeline of new opportunities. Our organization is seeking a Development Director with 7-10 years of experience to lead development projects through their full life cycle from the entitlement and design processes through the construction phase. You’ll join an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented firm where a self-starter will experience front line exposure, visibility, and a clear path to growth. If you want your work to define the skyline, we want to meet you. Summary Roles and ResponsibilitiesSelect and contract design consultants and other owner-required service providers (survey, private provider, materials testing, FAA consultants, etc.)Build overall development budgets and schedules to drive project underwritingLead project entitlements and permitting from application through approvalDrive required zoning approvals, representing the project at hearings and community meetingsPartner with the design team and ownership underwriting team to shape concept design around cost, use, income, and scheduleLead scope and bid leveling for general contractors, design consultants, sub-consultants, and vendorsDirect construction execution on behalf of ownershipOwn budget tracking, reviewing and managing all cost eventsLead operational turnover to property managementPrepare and deliver all documentation required for lender onboarding and loan closingServe as the primary contact for external capital partners, delivering progress updates and reportsDrive design coordination, pricing, and execution of capital projects and retail construction across Midtown TampaQualifications & Key Competencies7-10 years in real estate development, construction management, or owners’ representation.Hands-on experience with permitting and entitlements.Experience reviewing and leveling bids and scopes, construction contracts, design contracts, and construction budgets.Ability to read and comprehend construction documents across all design disciplines.Working knowledge of construction means and methods, budgets, and schedulesStrong written and verbal communication, with comfort presenting at internal and external meetings.Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, real estate, or finance.Familiarity with development underwriting, proformas.Familiarity generating monthly progress reports and presenting to institutional partners.Experience working on high rise developments in Florida. Why Join Us?Skyline-Defining Impact: Direct major, high-profile projects like Midtown Tampa ($1B+ mixed-use district) and help shape the future of regional skylines.Visibility & Growth: Experience front-line exposure, executive visibility, and a clear path to career advancement within a growth-oriented firm.Stable, Entrepreneurial Culture: Enjoy the stability of a 50+ year-old firm paired with the agility and ambition of an active real estate investment leader.For any questions please reach out to ldenardo@bromco.com