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Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for a Vice President of Development! This opportunity is available in our South Central region, and will oversee the full lifecycle of speculative industrial development projects.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Identify and source speculative industrial development projects for the region and maintain a robust investment pipeline
• Manage multiple in-process and planned projects at various stages of the development lifecycle
• Lead industrial development opportunities for the region to grow and mentor new team members
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to assess market trends, target submarkets, and trends in industrial real estate
• Strategically lead project pursuits, negotiate land acquisitions, and manage due diligence process
• Assess potential development sites, including issues related to environmental contamination, geotechnical issues, topography, constraints analysis, city zoning and ordinances, and applicable fees
• Collaborate with a team of architects, engineers, and consultants through design management stages of project
• Lease buildings and analyze disposition strategy of assets

To be successful in this role, a bachelor's degree in real estate development, construction management, engineering, or related field is required. You must have at least 10 years of experience in commercial real estate development with a minimum of 5 years in industrial development. You must also be able to analyze and assess investment opportunities and have excellent negotiation, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills.

You will really stand out if you have:

• Proven experience in industrial real estate development, with a focus on speculative industrial opportunities throughout the South Central markets
• An MBA or MS in Real Estate or Finance
• Existing relationships within the South Central markets and the ability to establish new relationships that result in development, design, and construction opportunities

Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Certain positions and locations require Covid-19 vaccination, subject to reasonable accommodations for valid medical or sincerely held religious reasons.

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parenting Benefits

Long-term Disability

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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