RXR · 12 hours ago
Project Executive, Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $240K/yr
6+ years expRXR is a vertically integrated investment manager with expertise in various value creation activities, including development and redevelopment. The Project Executive of Development is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of RXR’s development portfolio, ensuring projects align with investment objectives and operational standards.
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Responsibilities
Oversee RXR’s development and redevelopment projects to ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and consistent with approved business plans
Monitor project performance across cost, schedule, risk, and quality metrics; provide regular reporting and escalation to senior leadership as needed
Support Project Executives and project teams to resolve complex issues and maintain forward momentum
Serve as Project Executive on RXR-led projects, with accountability across planning, design, entitlements, procurement, construction, and close-out activities from pre-development through completion
Ensure appropriate consultant and contractor selection, scoping, leveling, negotiation, and performance management
Partner with the Investment team to provide development and construction assumptions, cost modeling, schedules, and risk assessments during underwriting
Lead and coordinate development-related due diligence for new non-office development and redevelopment opportunities
Evaluate feasibility, constructability, phasing, and delivery strategies to inform investment decisions
Act as RXR’s representative for development investments led by third-party developers, providing governance, oversight, and reporting
Review budgets, schedules, contracts, and design decisions to ensure alignment with RXR standards and investment objectives
Proactively identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to protect RXR’s capital and reputation
Manage relationships with joint venture partners, developers, public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders
Lead or support negotiations related to zoning, development agreements, consultant contracts, construction agreements, and partnership arrangements
Represent RXR externally on development matters, promoting the firm’s capabilities, values, and long-term partnerships
Lead, mentor, and develop project managers and senior project managers across the platform
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Contribute to process optimization, staffing plans, and capability building across the development organization
Qualification
Required
6–8+ years of progressive experience leading ground-up and/or repositioning development projects, with meaningful ownership of design, entitlements/agency interface, partner management, construction execution and opening
Demonstrated experience in the NYC / NY tri-state market, including working with public agencies (e.g., DOB/FDNY and other relevant authorities), utilities, and third-party stakeholders
Proven ability to deliver and open residential buildings (or mixed-use projects with a major residential component), including turnover/readiness planning with property management, leasing/marketing, and operations teams
Strong track record managing budgets, schedules, forecasting, and cost controls across multiple concurrent projects and workstreams; comfort communicating to institutional capital partners and senior stakeholders
Significant experience negotiating and administering contracts, including consultant agreements, leases, and partner/vendor agreements; ability to resolve disputes and maintain momentum
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field required
Preferred
Experience navigating complex project workstreams such as tax incentives/abatements, condo/subdivision processes (if applicable), compliance requirements tied to funding sources, and ongoing tenant/lease compliance in occupied assets
MBA, MSRE, or equivalent advanced degree preferred (not required); finance fluency is expected regardless of degree
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Company
RXR
RXR an innovative investor, developer and place-maker committed to applying a customer and community-centered approach to building properties, services, and products that create enduring value for all stakeholders.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.6B2025-10-07Private Equity· $1.45B
2010-07-07Private Equity· $150M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Nelson
Executive Vice President
Michael Maturo
President
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