Responsibilities
- Lead the organization’s efforts in several markets, formulating a strategic plan for Industrial acquisitions and development.
- Identify high-potential submarkets and develop a pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
- Leverage industry connections and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the Industrial market.
- Source and evaluate Industrial deals, utilizing a wide network of brokers, investors, and other industry contacts.
- Lead negotiations for land acquisitions, joint ventures, and development opportunities.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential acquisitions, including financial analysis, risk assessment, and market research.
- Work closely with the finance team and external capital partners to structure and secure funding for Industrial projects.
- Lead financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting for Industrial acquisitions and development projects.
- Manage relationships with capital markets, equity partners, lenders, and investors, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of Industrial development projects, from land acquisition and entitlement to construction and stabilization.
- Collaborate with construction teams, contractors, architects, and other vendors to ensure project milestones are met.
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and key deliverables, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget.
- Work closely with internal teams, including legal, finance, construction, and asset management, to ensure seamless execution of Industrial projects.
- Foster strong collaboration across departments to align on project goals and strategies.
- Maintain and grow a large professional network, including brokers, developers, contractors, and vendors.
- Actively participate in industry events, conferences, and other networking opportunities to enhance the company’s visibility and deal flow.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local officials, community leaders, and regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with a strong focus on Industrial acquisitions, development, and capital markets.
- Demonstrated experience in land acquisition, value-add, and opportunistic projects.
- Experience leading Industrial development projects from sourcing to stabilization, including entitlements and construction management.
- Proven ability to source, evaluate, and close deals in competitive markets.
- Expertise in capital markets, including structuring equity and debt for Industrial projects.
- Strong financial modeling skills and experience managing development budgets and forecasts.
- Experience securing financing and building relationships with equity partners and lenders.
- Knowledge of the full development lifecycle, including land acquisition, entitlements, construction, and asset management.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality Industrial developments.
- Extensive industry network, with deep relationships across brokers, investors, contractors, and vendors.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, wearing multiple hats and taking ownership of market development.
- Strong initiative and drive to build out and grow a new market for the organization.
- Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between development, finance, construction, and other departments.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.
