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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 2026 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 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. Job duties 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. Key elements of the position include creating, maintaining, and managing project budgets and schedules – and ensuring the project is managed in accordance with them.

The anticipated base salary for this role ranges from $120,000 to $140,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

This position is open to candidates sitting in either Anchor’s Franklin, TN; Charlottesville, VA; or Atlanta, GA offices.

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

• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, an energetic work ethic, and the ability to accurately manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Identify as a “teachable” employee and have a “can do” attitude, professional correspondence etiquette, strong interpersonal skills, and take ownership/pride in work deliverables.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing conflicting priorities and be able to self-manage and complete tasks with a certain degree of autonomy.
• Demonstrated previous success in project management involving multiple parties and stakeholders in a construction or real estate environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and project scheduling software.
• Strong working knowledge/understanding of pro formas and financial modeling.
• Ability to travel to project sites, which may be out-of-state (anticipated 25 – 30% annual travel)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, engineering, or construction management preferred
• 3 - 7 years of real estate or construction development experience, preferably leading multiple, complex developments
• Experience with development of outpatient healthcare preferred.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled.

Please note that Anchor does not partner with external recruiting agencies to fill positions. Unsolicited submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered.

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.

Anchor Health Properties is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.