What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Development position at Redpath Partners?
Organisation
A vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm focused exclusively on the creation of high‑quality multifamily communities in high‑growth U.S. markets. The platform combines institutional capital with in‑house design, engineering, and development expertise to execute projects efficiently across the full development lifecycle.
The organization is known for disciplined underwriting, hands‑on execution, and a reputation for credibility with municipalities, partners, lenders, and investors. Its culture is performance‑driven and entrepreneurial, emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and long‑term value creation.
Role / Responsibilities
The Vice President of Development is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of multifamily development projects within a defined region. This position carries ultimate accountability for regional development performance, from site identification and entitlements through construction completion and transition to operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead all multifamily development activities for an assigned region with full accountability for performance.
- Source, underwrite, and execute development opportunities from site selection through construction completion.
- Oversee zoning, entitlements, permitting, due diligence, and early‑stage design activities.
- Manage development budgets, schedules, and execution relative to approved underwriting.
- Present investments and key milestones to internal approval committees.
- Lead coordination across legal, design, engineering, capital markets, asset management, and operations teams.
- Serve as the primary representative with municipalities, agencies, and elected officials.
- Ensure timely handoff of completed projects to asset management and property operations.
- Operate with a hands‑on, ownership‑driven mindset that prioritizes execution certainty, risk management, and reputation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of real estate investment and development experience, including senior‑level responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience leading multifamily developments through entitlements and construction.
- Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical ability with exceptional attention to detail.
- A hands‑on, results‑oriented leadership style with strong stakeholder management skills
To apply for the role, follow the Linkedin application process or contact Chris Smith directly at Chris.Smith@Redpathpartners.com