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Stellar Senior Living
Land Acquisition & Development Manager
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What they do
A Land Development Project Manager provides beginning-to-end supervision of land development projects, which involve acquiring property and overseeing construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Works with local government to ensure land is developed in compliance with zoning ordinances and regulations.
$136,735 / year median in Utah
+18% projected growth
Job Description
We are hiring a mid-level Manager to drive Stellar's land and development pipeline — building and managing relationships with senior housing developers, sourcing and vetting new sites, underwriting opportunities, and shepherding the most promising ones from first look through advancement. This is a high-ownership seat for someone who plays the long game: keeping deals moving, staying on top of the details, and turning around sharp materials fast when the team needs them. Key Responsibilities Build and manage relationships with developers active in senior housing, serving as a primary channel for sourcing and partnerships. Source and screen new land and development opportunities across Stellar's core and target markets, running preliminary go/no-go feasibility screens so leadership time focuses on live deals. Lead site selection and market analysis using NIC MAP and other research tools to identify supply-demand gaps and prioritize where Stellar should pursue new development. Build and maintain financial models and underwriting for prospective sites and deals. Maintain the development pipeline and deal tracker, providing regular status updates to the Director of Acquisitions and leadership. Prepare screening memos and partner-facing materials for opportunities worth advancing. Partner with internal development leadership on entitlements and due diligence, building working knowledge of zoning, entitlement, and site diligence processes (with development leading execution). Coordinate with the Director of Acquisitions on capital-partner considerations as deals progress (capital relationships are led by the Director). Represent Stellar at industry events such as ASHA, NIC, and Argentum as a sourcing and relationship-building channel. Qualifications - Required 1-2 years of experience in land/site selection, real estate acquisition, or deal underwriting. Strong financial modeling and analytical skills (advanced Excel). Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, business, or a related field. Demonstrated diligence and follow-through — the ability to keep multiple deals moving without dropping details. Responsiveness and a strong sense of ownership; able to deliver high-quality materials on short timelines. A long-term mindset and genuine interest in building a career in senior housing development. Preferred 1-2 years of senior living or healthcare real estate experience — not required; we will teach the right person the seniors space. Familiarity with NIC MAP, Argus, GIS, or similar market and underwriting tools. Exposure to entitlements, zoning, or site diligence. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $80,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.