Vice President of Development

The Vice President of Development is responsible for all aspects of taking a project from initial acquisition analysis and potential purchase through municipal entitlements, design team coordination, development and construction support and monitoring, and successful hand-off to the end-user client or property management team.

What you have already achieved: (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in construction management, architecture, land planning, engineering or related field.
• Proven development track record of 10 years of multi-family and single-family communities and  commercial and/or mixed use projects
• Management of land development and entitlement process; from acquisition analysis and feasibility through project design and contractor management.
• Experience working with jurisdictional authorities and government authorities to plan and permit land development projects.
• For Sale project type and Build to Rent customer experience preferred.
• Understanding of the development cycle, market trends, and project feasibility factors, to direct successful development projects.

What you are great at: (Responsibilities) 

• Scouts new land development opportunities and proposes development plans for highest and most attainable uses for identified sites.
• Presents ICOM requests for milestone decisions within the development cycle to senior leadership in collaboration with cross-functional teams to model and communicate overarching business and development plans for projects. 
• Provides due diligence analysis for making land development acquisition and partnership decisions by researching prospective entitlements and risk analysis, analyzing site feasibility, and visiting and inventorying assets of development sites as needed.
• Directly responsible for development plan, due diligence, entitlements, and design of ground-up development projects including design and permitting of civil engineered drawings and design of architectural construction drawings.
• Manages Development Team providing support for growth, setting expectations on deliverables, and delegating responsibilities to optimize value for the organization.
• Leads efforts in opportunities to optimize affordability, sustainability, and resilience efforts to develop competitive projects that will operate efficiently and elevate DLP’s long-term real estate portfolio.
• Defines scopes of work, negotiates contracts, and engages consultants such as surveyors, planners, engineers, and architects.
• Manages multiple projects in varying phases of design/construction, collaborating with complex and large internal and external teams.
• Owns project development budgets and schedules coordinating with Construction and Asset Management as needed.
• Presents to and collaborates with jurisdictional authorities such as Cities, Counties, Utility Districts and Environmental Districts to progress entitlements and permitting.
• Reviews consultant expenditures and change orders to ensure adherence to project budgets and schedules and quickly identify variances to correct.
• Sets expectations with consultants, team members, and collaborators to ensure accountability for project and task roles ensuring completion. 
• Provides weekly updates and detailed monthly reporting on the status of active development projects.

What you’re motivated by: 

• Making an impact. Whether it's the residents who call our Thriving Communities home, the investors who trust us to be stewards of their capital,  or the sponsors we work with to 10x their business, everything we do is about making an impact. 
• Challenges. You see roadblocks as opportunities and are proactive in finding solutions. 
• Growth. We’ve been named to the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for thirteen consecutive years. 

Who We Are

What We Do In One Sentence:

We finance the building of Thriving Communities. 

Our Mission:

We are changing the nation through the building of Thriving Communities. We are the leader in funding the building of Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing. 

Our Purpose:

To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities. 

Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG):

To positively impact and transform 10 million lives by funding the building of 5,000 Thriving Communities, becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.

Our Culture:

• We work hard, marching towards ambitious goals driven by a purpose that’s bigger than ourselves. 
• We are impact-driven, seeking to make a difference not just on the affordable housing crisis but also in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners. 
• We are disciplined, following our exclusive Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally. 
• We strive to Live Fully, finding fulfillment in all areas of our lives.

Our Core Values:

Driven For Greatness: We are driven by the pursuit of knowledge and the paramount importance of a growth mindset, cultivating greatness both personally and professionally.

Living Fully: We prioritize living fully with a dedication to achieving optimal health in all aspects of life: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun , fulfillment, fitness, and finance.

We are intentional with our time, integrating the 8fs of our life to achieve our goals & God’s goals.

Grit: We have the endurance and unshakable commitment necessary to achieve our visionary long-term goals.

Community: We elevate the greater good over individual interests, magnifying our impact and cultivating thriving relationships with investors, sponsors, residents, and our colleagues.

Authenticity: We are true to ourselves and others, steadfast in our beliefs and values. We hold ourselves and others accountable, fostering open dialogue to propel growth.

Prepared to Win: We apply discipline to our thoughts and our actions, which leads us to put forth consistent effort and commitment doing the important proactive work despite the urgent priorities we face each day. We plan to win, and are prepared for volatility and challenges.

Kingdom Impact: We share God's love and transformative power through our labor, serving everyone in God’s likeness. The world will know God more through our work and how we do it.

Twenty-Mile March: We march towards clear, well-defined goals and objectives with unwavering focus, constantly evaluating our performance and course correcting as needed.

Stewardship: We are guided by our commitments to those who trust us with their capital, their communities, and their careers.

Servant Leadership: We lead with high standards & deep devotion. We display as humble confidence as we build deep relationships and trust. We show the way through the forest, empowering growth, accountability, and a founder’s mentality, with team members regularly asking “What else can I do to achieve the desired results?”

Benefits and Perks:

Unlimited PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, parental leave, adoption services reimbursement/learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.