VP Development / Regional Partner
Location: Florida
Company Description
Our client is a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services operating across a broad spectrum of investment strategies. With more than 40 years in multifamily, and they are passionate about creating exceptional living experiences and building communities and proudly employ over 1,600 associates who are dedicated to serving residents across their apartment communities in 25+ markets nationwide. (As of 06/30/2026).
Their 55,000 unit portfolio of market rate and affordable housing is valued at approximately $15.5B. The firm is financially strong providing stability and ability to grow as they are deeply rooted in the pension fund investment community at the entity and fund levels, and also active raising programmatic vehicles and joint ventures with sovereign wealth funds, life companies, PE firms and other allocators.
Position Description
The VP of Development is based in Florida and is responsible for managing and directing all development, construction, and property management functions for the Florida region. This position is responsible for land acquisition, site feasibility, project entitlement, project financing, development, construction, asset management, and disposition of projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all development, construction, and property management functions for the Florida region
- Identifies, pursues, and negotiates potential land development opportunities
- Cultivate relationships with landowners, brokers, and financial sources
- Monitors development and construction processes to ensure projects are completed as scheduled
- Conducts site investigations, financial feasibility, project budgeting, and meetings
- Works in tandem with the internal capital markets team in underwriting and financing deals
- Manages division cash requirements and expenditures, project budgets, and schedules
- Performs asset management function by working with residential services to maximize property value and position property for sale
- Interviews, hires, trains and supervises team in assigned region
- Complies with all company national standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, graduate degree preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in managing teams
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in multi-family real estate
- Land acquisition experience is essential