Senior Vice President Development
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ROLE: Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development

REPORTS TO: CEO

LOCATION: Salt Lake City & Park City, UT

CLIENT OVERVIEW:

Our client is a commercial real estate company that was founded in 1983 in Boston, with additional offices in Utah and New Hampshire. Their primary area of investment includes real estate, and they currently own and manage two million square feet of residential and commercial property. Their real estate portfolio is focused on Boston, Massachusetts, Salt Lake City, Park City, Utah, and southern New Hampshire, but also includes property outside the U.S. They seek strategic acquisitions and development opportunities that align with the Lewis family's philanthropic mission to change people's lives and save the earth we share. They are committed to sustainable and “green” construction and repositioning through environmentally responsible practices. Sustainability is a leading factor in all decisions, from development and renovations to daily operations. Their new developments utilize modern technologies, smart controls, sustainably sourced materials, and energy-efficient systems to minimize the environmental impact and achieve LEED Gold Certifications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A growing real estate company based in Park City, UT is seeking an energetic individual to fill the position of EVP of Real Estate Development. This position will be responsible for the execution of all design and construction aspects of our Client's real estate developments. This candidate must have experience in developing many different real estate asset classes and sizes, but primarily multifamily projects.

The successful candidate will possess solid business acumen, strong managerial and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Experience with working with outside consultants and contractors such as architects, engineers, interior designers, marketing/branding professionals, general contractors, lenders and partners is a must.

The candidate should be a highly motivated professional and willing to take responsibility for measured goals, extremely comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced privately held family office and committed to supporting our Client's long-term strategic goals. This candidate needs to be experienced, focused, eager to learn, a forward thinker, and have a high sense of urgency while still paying close attention to detail. The candidate should also exemplify the Company's key values of open and courageous communication, emotional maturity, and risk taking by raising issues openly and timely with recommended actions.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Design Management

• Direct A&E and Owner's Consultants to align with project vision and business plan.
• Lead weekly design coordination meetings and ensure cross-discipline coordination.
• Review drawings/specs for quality, scope, and alignment with Owner objectives.
• Track and resolve design issues.

Budget & Financial Oversight

• Manage and update project budgets and support financial modeling and funding processes.
• Obtain and manage cost estimates to align project design with financial targets.
• Review/approve invoices; work with project accounting team to track budget variances and contingency.

Navigate Regulatory Landscape

• Entitlements
• Zoning and Permitting

Schedule Management

• Maintain and update project schedule, coordinate inputs from contractors and A&E.
• Forecast delays and develop recovery plans.

Construction Oversight

• Coordinate pre-construction and contract negotiations.
• Oversee field operations, quality control, change orders, and monthly payment processes.
• Interface with inspectors, equity partners, and lenders on project progress and funding.
• Ensure resolution of construction-related issues including neighbor impacts.

Project Close-Out

• Manage punch lists, release of retainage, final inspections, and delivery of close-out documents.
• Coordinate Certificate of Occupancy process and property management hand-off.
• Support tenant move-in logistics and training.

Marketing Support

• Collaborate with leasing and marketing teams on visual materials, signage, and model units.
• Assist in lease-up planning and transition to stabilized operations.

Entitlements & Permits

• Support approvals and permitting from Salt Lake City, Park City, and associated agencies.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or related real estate fields
• 10+ years of luxury residential development execution experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate preferred
• Ability to identify hot issues and quickly point them out with candor and honesty
• Consistently apply our Client's values
• Leadership skills
• High attention to detail
• High sense of urgency
• Ability to act swiftly and diligently to resolve issues
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience successfully managing policy and systems implementation to achieve organizational objectives