Job Description

About UnlockLand

UnlockLand is building an

AI Operating System for Real Estate Development

, enabling developers, investors, and asset managers to plan, manage, and optimize real estate projects with speed and precision.

By combining proprietary AI, spatial data, financial modelling, and market analytics, our platform delivers

automated feasibility studies, cost modelling, predictive analytics, and scenario planning

-- all within a collaborative, cloud-based interface.

Recognized as:

2025 Canada's Top 100 AI Startups BC Tech Startup of the Year BC Tech AI Game Changer
We believe real estate decisions should be

data-first, transparent, and scalable

, so that complex development projects become more predictable, capital-efficient, and aligned with stakeholder goals

About the Role

As the

Director of Real Estate Operations

, you will lead UnlockLand's strategic initiatives across acquisition analysis, portfolio optimization, and AI-driven development feasibility. You'll bridge

real estate domain expertise

with

technology-enabled decision-making

, ensuring our platform delivers operational excellence and actionable insights to partners across North America and the MENA region.

This role is ideal for a seasoned real estate professional with strong analytical, managerial, and strategic acumen -- passionate about

integrating AI into traditional real estate workflows

.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee real estate operations across all active projects, ensuring alignment between financial, regulatory, and technical teams. Lead the implementation of UnlockLand's AI feasibility engine across development, acquisition, and asset management use cases. Develop and manage standardized workflows for underwriting, due diligence, and risk evaluation. Collaborate with data science and product teams to refine property datasets, zoning algorithms, and valuation models. Build partnerships with developers, REITs, and government authorities to drive platform adoption and new project onboarding. Supervise operational budgets, project performance metrics, and investment reporting. Mentor analysts and project managers, fostering a culture of precision, transparency, and innovation.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in

real estate development, asset management, or investment operations

. Proven track record in

portfolio management, acquisition modeling, or feasibility studies

. Strong understanding of

zoning, entitlement processes, and market fundamentals

. Proficiency in

Excel-based financial models, GIS tools, or PropTech systems

(ARGUS, CoStar, or UnlockLand experience is a plus). Exceptional organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, or Business Administration

.

Why UnlockLand

At UnlockLand, we're reimagining how development decisions are made -- using AI to compress

10 weeks of due diligence into minutes.

Our mission: to accelerate

housing supply and intelligent city growth

through data, design, and innovation.
Join a global team of planners, engineers, and creatives from

Harvard, Stanford, and Tsinghua

shaping the future of urban intelligence.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $108,792.25 per year

Work Location: Remote