Candidate Profile: VP of Construction & Real Estate Development

Location: [City, State] |
Relocation: [Open to Relocation / Local Only]
Target Base Salary: [$XXX,XXX] |
Availability: [e.g., 4 Weeks Notice]

Executive Summary

A highly accomplished, results-driven Real Estate Development and Construction Executive with over [Number] years of experience leading the full lifecycle of complex commercial projects. Proven expertise in bridging the gap between real estate investment strategy and ground-up construction execution. Recognized for scaling operations, navigating stringent entitlement processes, and delivering high-density, multi-million-dollar developments on time and under budget.

Core Competencies

  • Real Estate Development: Site selection, due diligence, feasibility analysis, zoning, and entitlements.

  • Construction Management: Pre-construction, conceptual estimating, design-build leadership, and GC oversight.

  • Financial & Risk Management: P&L ownership, capital stack structuring, proforma development, and contract negotiation.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Joint venture (JV) partnerships, municipal liaising, architect/engineer coordination, and tenant relations.

  • Leadership: Cross-functional team building, scaling regional offices, and implementing safety (OSHA) and quality control standards.

Key Professional Achievements

  • P&L & Portfolio Growth: Directed a [$XXXM] national portfolio of commercial real estate assets, overseeing the successful delivery of over [Number] million square feet of [Asset Type, e.g., Class-A Office, Industrial, Mixed-Use] space over the last decade.

  • Cost Containment & Value Engineering: Consistently improved project margins by an average of [XX]% through aggressive value engineering during the pre-construction phase and strategic procurement of long-lead materials.

  • Entitlement & Permitting: Successfully navigated complex regulatory environments to secure zoning variances and building permits in high-barrier-to-entry markets, cutting average pre-development timelines by [X] months.

  • Team Leadership: Recruited, mentored, and managed high-performing teams of up to [Number] direct reports, including Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators across multiple regional divisions.

Representative Project Portfolio

  • [Project Name], [City, State]: [$XXXM] ground-up development of a [Square Footage] mixed-use retail and corporate office complex. Delivered 2 months ahead of schedule.

  • [Project Name], [City, State]: [$XXXM] adaptive reuse and historic renovation of an industrial warehouse into a Tier-1 life sciences facility.

  • [Project Name], [City, State]: [$XXXM] master-planned commercial business park, overseeing all horizontal infrastructure and vertical construction.

Education & Credentials

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)[University Name]

  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (or Civil Engineering) — [University Name]

  • Certifications:

    • Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Professional

    • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

    • OSHA 30-Hour Certified

Systems & Technology Proficiency

  • Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Timberline, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, MS Project, and advanced financial modeling in Excel.

Greg Ivory is a dedicated recruiter who connects top professionals with rewarding opportunities in commercial construction and real estate development. By building a nationwide network he has successfully placed over 150 professionals across eight states, from Project Engineers to Vice Presidents. Contact Greg Today to discuss this candidate.

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