Director of Development

Kimco Realty Corporation • Timonium, MD

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About The Position

Unless specifically contracted, resumes from recruiting agencies are not being accepted for this position. We are currently seeking a Director of Development who will support Kimco's redevelopment and development projects and will manage the entire entitlement process, interact with retailers and municipalities, prepare valuation models, analyze development scenarios for new and existing assets, and assist in project design and planning. This role will also oversee the project consultant team (land use attorneys, architects, engineers, etc.), research municipal land use and zoning requirements, and coordinate with internal leasing, construction, and property management teams. Kimco Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability Kimco's mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders. Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States. The company’s portfolio is strategically concentrated in the first-ring suburbs of the top major metropolitan markets, including high-barrier-to-entry coastal markets and Sun Belt cities. Its tenant mix is focused on essential, necessity-based goods and services that drive multiple shopping trips per week. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991 and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions, and value-enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 65 years. With a proven commitment to corporate responsibility, Kimco Realty is a recognized industry leader in this area. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned interests in 565 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 100 million square feet of gross leasable space.

Requirements

• 4 year degree a must
• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience
• Prior experience in zoning, entitlements and land-use issues
• Prior experience in commercial retail real estate
• Strong background cost estimating and project underwriting
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites
• Strong MS Office skills, specifically in Excel

Nice To Haves

• Civil engineering or architectural background preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Kimco's redevelopment and development projects
• Manage the entire entitlement process
• Interact with retailers and municipalities
• Prepare valuation models
• Analyze development scenarios for new and existing assets
• Assist in project design and planning
• Oversee the project consultant team (land use attorneys, architects, engineers, etc.)
• Research municipal land use and zoning requirements
• Coordinate with internal leasing, construction, and property management teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director