Talent Lab Partners

Vice President of Development

📍 Miami, FL | Full-Time | On-Site

A highly respected and well-capitalized real estate investment and development firm is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Development to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex mixed-use development projects.

This executive-level position offers the opportunity to lead large-scale developments from acquisition and due diligence through design, construction, and final occupancy while collaborating with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full development lifecycle for multiple real estate projects, from initial feasibility through project completion.
• Evaluate development opportunities by conducting financial, market, entitlement, and site analyses.
• Direct the planning, zoning, permitting, and governmental approval processes.
• Manage architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other external project partners.
• Oversee design development, budgeting, scheduling, contract negotiations, and construction execution.
• Partner with investment, asset management, accounting, legal, and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and overall financial performance.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions throughout the development process.
• Mentor and lead internal development professionals while fostering collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible real estate development experience.
• Proven success managing complex ground-up mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of project underwriting, financial modeling, entitlement processes, and construction management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating numerous stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience delivering large-scale developments that incorporate multiple asset types—including residential, office, retail, entertainment, or lifestyle-oriented projects—are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Bring

• Executive-level leadership and strategic thinking.
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• The ability to manage multiple high-profile developments simultaneously.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with municipalities, consultants, contractors, and ownership groups.
• A track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.