VP, Development, Real Estate
On-siteDetroit, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise
Job Summary
Lead the entire development process for Olympia Development of Michigan (ODM) controlled real estate projects, managing pre-development feasibility, entitlements, capitalization, and leasing through design, construction, and stabilization. Oversee acquisition, upgrades, and rehabilitation of mixed-use sites while negotiating contractor services and managing capital budgets. Direct development teams to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and align strategies with organizational objectives. Serve as a liaison between ODM, investors, and city officials to secure strategic deals and optimize tenant relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development
- A degree in another related degree
- A minimum of ten (10) years' progressive experience directing development and managing a mixed-use real estate development
- A thorough understanding of real estate strategies, planning, transactions and facilities operations
- A minimum of seven (7) years of managing real estate/urban development projects
- Experience including timelines, budgets and resources
- In-depth knowledge and previous experience of the local downtown Detroit real estate market
- Experience including the highest and best utilization for the area
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of real estate development finances
- Demonstrated understanding of the acquisition and due diligence process
- Understanding of entitlements, zoning, environmental issues and incentives
- Evidence of being a strategic thinker
- Ability to develop and implement processes and plans
- Evidence of planning acumen, analytical expertise and long-term strategic outlook with proven results
- Evidence of a successful leadership track record
- High ethical standards
- Highly developed persuasion, relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of trust from peers, public and private stakeholders and company ownership/leadership
- Strong leadership, planning, management and organizational experience
- Directing the outcome of multiple, complex projects
- Demonstrated communication effectiveness in all forms
- Ability to educate and inform broad audiences
- Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills
- Proficient at real estate databases, Internet and Microsoft applications
- No employment or contractual restrictions due to existing confidentiality and/or non-competition agreement
- Ability and willingness to sign a confidentiality and non-competition agreement with the Olympia Development of Michigan
- This position will work in an office environment
- This position will visit outdoor locations
- This position will travel occasionally
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Real Estate Development or related field
- Membership in a community organization or board
- Understanding of community-driven initiatives
- Experience applying lean processing methodologies
- Experience in planning development and tax incentives for historical structures
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