Development Director / Senior Development Director

Development Director / Senior Development Director

Phoenix, AZ

Who We Are

At Anchor Health Properties, we pursue better healthcare through real estate solutions.

We are a national, full-service healthcare real estate firm specializing in development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing, and investment management. Our integrated platform allows us to deliver customized, high-impact real estate strategies to health systems, physician groups, and institutional partners across the country.

From ground-up outpatient development to targeted investment strategies and day-to-day management of complex medical office portfolios, we bring deep expertise, a relationship-driven mindset, and an unwavering commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes through the built environment.

Our team is purpose-driven and people-focused—always thinking beyond the traditional “medical office box” to find innovative, value-based solutions. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work, adding to our accolades from Inc. Magazine, Revista/HREI, and Great Place to Work®.

Why Anchor?

We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they thrive—and so does our business. At Anchor, it starts with the right foundation and our culture is grounded in our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Collaboration, Honesty, Ownership-Mentality, and being Relationship-Driven. These values guide everything we do—from how we work with each other to how we serve our partners and communities.

Along with a supportive culture pursuing excellence, here is what you can expect as part of the Anchor team:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees
• $2,000 HSA contribution and 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Generous time off: 15+ PTO days, 11 holidays, parental leave / short-term disability, and mental health days
• Professional development support and career growth opportunities
• Workplace perks like summer hours, team summits, community service events, referral bonuses, and more

If you are looking to join a team that is purpose-driven, high-performing, and embraces innovation—Anchor may be the place for you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Development Director or Senior Development Director to join our team. This role is responsible for overall day-to-day management of the development of new medical facility real estate projects and is a main point of contact for our clients during the development process. The activities include assembling and managing a Project Team that includes architects, construction managers, engineers, attorneys, and other specialists during the entire process from project feasibility study to certificate of occupancy and move-in. Creating, maintaining, and managing project budgets and schedules – and ensuring the project is managed in accordance with them – are a key element of the position.

The anticipated base salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 , with eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

How you’ll contribute

• Assemble and manage complete Project Development Teams including RFP processes to secure primary Project Team vendors.
• Conduct Project Feasibility Studies, including property due diligence, conceptual budgeting and scheduling, financial analysis, and preparation of deliverable packages.
• Manage Project Budgets and Schedules keeping both the client and development team appraised of status.
• Coordinate the design and development of new real estate Projects to facilitate post move-in transition to Property Management.
• Provide expert advice and guidance regarding real estate development to clients.
• Apply proper judgment with issues / problems discovered during a project and formulate sound plans to mitigate problems and risk.
• Manage the document execution phase of a Project including assistance in review and negotiation of Development Agreements, Space Leases, Ground Leases, and other documents required.
• Assist in securing project financing including correspondence with and between several different departments (legal, development, property management, and investments) to coordinate closing, and assist with investor and lender negotiations.
• Simultaneously manage multiple Projects.
• Provide intra-company advice, guidance, and assistance as needed to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Attend and participate in industry networking and educational activities.
• Participate in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Assist with Company evaluations and responses to RFPs.

What you bring

• Must possess meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, an energetic work‑ethic, and the ability to accurately manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must identify as a “teachable” employee and have a “can‑do” attitude, professional correspondence etiquette, strong interpersonal skills and take “ownership”/pride in work deliverables.
• Must be able to work in an extremely fast‑paced environment while managing conflicting priorities and be able to self‑manage and complete tasks with a certain degree of autonomy.
• Must have demonstrated previous success in project management involving multiple parties and stakeholders in a construction or real estate environment.
• Must possess strong customer service skills.
• Must have extremely strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Project Scheduling Software.
• Must have a working knowledge/understanding of pro‑formas and financial modeling.
• Must be able to travel to project sites which may be out‑of‑state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Management required.
• 5–12+ years of real estate or construction development experience, preferably leading multiple, complex developments.
• Experience with development of outpatient healthcare preferred.

Get to Know Us

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We recognize that not every candidate will meet every qualification listed. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications above, but you meet most, you are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your resume to Anchor Health Properties. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

Anchor Health Properties is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Anchor Health Properties is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas, including H-1B, TN, or other employment-based visa classifications. We are also unable to consider candidates requiring current or future work authorization sponsorship, including those on Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), or similar programs.

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