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Hire Development Directors — faster, vetted, worldwide
Developers, REITs, brokerages, property and facility management firms, and PropTech operators use CosmoQuick to source qualified development directors. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$225k
$162k – $315k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
800
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches real estate talent on sector experience, deal track record, market knowledge, certifications, and discipline — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Demand for development directors in the global real estate market is robust. Real estate developers, brokerages, REITs, and operators report a 11% year-on-year increase in Development Director mandates, driven by the residential and mixed-use development pipeline, township buildouts, and global capital allocation to real estate.
Compensation context
Development Director compensation typically falls between $162k and $315k, with experienced dev directors in the global real estate market commanding $315k+ at leading developers, REITs, brokerages, and PropTech operators. Total compensation often includes incentive structures, commissions, performance pay, and equity or carry where applicable.
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1.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
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1.2K openings · United Arab Emirates
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960 openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Development Directors in Doha
1.2K openings · Qatar
Hire Development Directors in Riyadh
1.4K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Development Directors in Jeddah
1.2K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Development Directors in Singapore
1.5K openings · Singapore
Hire Development Directors in Hong Kong
1.2K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Hire Development Directors in Kuala Lumpur
1.1K openings · Malaysia
Hire Development Directors in Bangkok
1.0K openings · Thailand
Hire Development Directors in Jakarta
1.2K openings · Indonesia
Hire Development Directors in Tokyo
1.0K openings · Japan
Real estate industries hiring this role
Residential Real Estate Developers hiring Development Directors
Residential developers building primary, secondary, and master-planned housing for buyers and renters worldwide
Commercial Real Estate Firms hiring Development Directors
Owners, developers, and operators of office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use commercial property
Luxury Real Estate Firms hiring Development Directors
Luxury developers, brokerages, and branded residence operators across global luxury markets
Industrial Real Estate Firms hiring Development Directors
Industrial and logistics developers, owners, and operators across global trade corridors
Retail Real Estate Firms hiring Development Directors
Mall owners, high-street operators, and retail-led mixed-use developers worldwide
Hospitality Real Estate Firms hiring Development Directors
Hotel owners, branded residence operators, and serviced apartment developers worldwide
Facility Management Firms hiring Development Directors
Integrated facility management, hard and soft services across commercial and residential assets
Property Management Firms hiring Development Directors
Multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use property managers worldwide
Real Estate Investment Firms hiring Development Directors
Funds, family offices, and institutional investors deploying capital across real estate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Development Director in the global real estate market is around $225k, typically ranging from $162k to $315k based on experience, asset class, and the real estate employer.