Vice President of Development

The Vice President of Development is responsible for leading the full lifecycle of multifamily development projects within a vertically integrated owner-builder platform. This role oversees site acquisition, entitlements, design, and execution in close coordination with the in-house construction team. The VP ensures alignment between development, construction, and investment objectives to deliver high-quality projects efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities:

Pipeline & Acquisitions

• Source and evaluate multifamily development opportunities, including land and teardown/redevelopment sites
• Lead market analysis, feasibility studies, and financial underwriting
• Structure and negotiate land acquisitions, joint ventures, and development agreements

Development Execution

• Oversee entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes
• Manage architects, engineers, and consultants through design and preconstruction
• Ensure design aligns with construction efficiencies, cost targets, and brand standards
• Drive value engineering in partnership with internal construction leadership

Owner-Builder Integration

• Collaborate closely with the in-house construction team from early-stage planning through delivery
• Align development schedules with construction capacity and sequencing
• Oversee GMP process, scopes, and procurement strategy alongside construction leadership
• Resolve design and constructability issues proactively

Financial & Investment Oversight

• Develop and maintain detailed pro formas, budgets, and capital stacks
• Lead debt and equity financing efforts, including lender and investor relationships
• Track project performance, returns, and risk throughout the lifecycle

Construction & Delivery Oversight

• Partner with construction executives to monitor progress, costs, and schedules
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Oversee lease-up strategy in coordination with asset management and property management teams

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead and mentor development managers and analysts
• Coordinate across internal teams: construction, finance, asset management, legal, and property management
• Serve as a key liaison with municipalities, community stakeholders, and partners

Strategic Growth

• Help define and execute the firm’s multifamily development strategy
• Identify new markets, product types, and capital partnerships
• Contribute to scaling the platform and improving internal processes

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in multifamily development, preferably within an owner-builder or integrated platform
• Proven track record delivering ground-up multifamily projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes, budgeting, and cost controls
• Advanced financial modeling and underwriting skills
• Deep knowledge of entitlement processes in across FL.