Real Estate Development Director

Cleveland Clinic

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Real Estate Development Administrator, you will advance the strategic direction and mission of Cleveland Clinic by aligning strategic real estate project development initiatives with core values and applying business intelligence to transform those values into actionable strategies. This enterprise program role oversees a real estate project portfolio ranging from traditional development and construction (buildings, programs) to initiatives furthering Cleveland Clinic’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity because it combines strategic leadership with meaningful impact. In this role, you would help shape real estate initiatives that directly support Cleveland Clinic’s mission, influencing how facilities, programs, and spaces are developed to improve healthcare delivery. It also offers exposure to enterprise-level decision-making, allowing you to work across departments, apply business intelligence, and contribute to high-impact projects that extend beyond traditional construction. The position provides the chance to manage a diverse portfolio, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in aligning real estate strategy with the organization’s long-term vision and values. A caregiver in this position works from Monday – Friday on-site at Main Campus from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Ten years of project development experience, including managing multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work experience working with multi-functional teams and external partners to effectively accomplish favorable real estate portfolio goals.
Knowledge of property entitlement processes, development planning, building codes, and healthcare facility requirements.
Knowledge of real estate finance, pro forma modeling, and layered financing structures.
Knowledge of real estate and professional services contracting
Experience with MS Office products and Property Management Software System Solutions
Strong leadership, strategic planning skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
Expertise in feasibility analysis, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Healthcare Background
Familiarity with Ohio and Florida real estate markets

Responsibilities

Identify, validate, and develop core business opportunities consistent with Market Strategy.
Conduct feasibility studies including anticipated needs, geographic preferences, and marketing analysis.
Develop a real estate portfolio of solutions focused on opportunities of highest strategic value.
Analyze and define project benefits such as financial return, patient experience enhancement, smart growth, marketing, and community impact.
Recommend viable courses of action and actively manage transition from strategy to design phase.
Expedite project delivery and facilitate speed to market while maintaining communication throughout the project life cycle.
Identify and resolve potential regulatory compliance impacts (municipal councils, zoning commissions, historic commissions, Environmental Protection Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, etc.).
Negotiate terms and recommend actions to ensure compliance and protect Cleveland Clinic interests.
Develop projects to conform to financial constraints and modulate design guidelines to align with initial financial projections.
Coordinate project definition and collateral materials to support Buildings + Design, Strategy Office, Government Relations, Finance, Law, and Media Relations.
Provide business intelligence, project data, and feedback throughout the project life cycle.
Monitor projects to promote and protect Cleveland Clinic interests and ensure alignment with mission, vision, and values.
Develop management reports to include statistics on portfolio performance, asset values and analysis, transaction costs, management contract analysis, operational efficiency, and space analysis.
Ensure compliance with all Stark and anti-kickback regulations and the Joint Commission.