Senior Vice President, Development & Construction

The Senior Vice President of Development & Construction will lead the execution of ground-up industrial real estate developments across the company's portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing the full development lifecycle"”from entitlements through design, construction, and delivery"”while managing internal development and construction teams and external consultants. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in merchant industrial development, a hands-on leadership style, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality industrial projects on schedule and within budget.Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.About the RoleThe Senior Vice President of Development & Construction will lead the execution of ground-up industrial real estate developments across the company's portfolio.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment & Entitlements Oversee entitlement processes including zoning, site plan approvals, variances, and coordination with municipalities and governing agenciesPartner with acquisitions and capital markets teams on underwriting, feasibility analysis, and development strategyIdentify and mitigate entitlement, construction, and schedule risks throughout the development processConstruction Oversight Provide executive oversight of construction activities across multiple projects and marketsManage, mentor, and hold accountable Construction Project Managers and Development ManagersOversee design development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and value engineeringEnsure adherence to budgets, schedules, quality standards, and safety requirementsLead the selection and management of architects, engineers, general contractors, and key consultantsTeam Leadership & Process Build, lead, and scale high-performing development and construction teamsEstablish best practices, systems, and reporting standards for consistent executionFoster a collaborative, results-driven culture focused on accountability and performanceFinancial & Strategic Responsibilities Oversee development budgets, GMP negotiations, and cost controlsReview and approve change orders, contracts, and major development expendituresPartner with senior leadership to align development strategy with overall company objectivesSupport investor, lender, and partner relationships as requiredQualificationsExperience Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial real estate development and constructionSignificant experience delivering ground-up, speculative and build-to-suit industrial projectsProven background in merchant building environments with a developer, owner-operator, or institutional platform xijylhu Demonstrated experience managing entitlement processes across multiple jurisdictionsExperience leading and overseeing Development Managers and Construction Project ManagersSkills & Attributes Deep understanding of industrial building types, including warehouse, distribution, logistics, and light manufacturingStrong leadership presence with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneouslyHighly analytical with strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk-management capabilitiesExcellent communication and negotiation skills with municipalities, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholdersEntrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, execution-focused approachEducation Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, or a related fieldAdvanced degree or professional certifications are a plus

Created: 2026-03-28