EVP of Pipeline of Construction

EVERGREEN REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC•Chicago, IL

5d•$300,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The EVP Pipeline and Construction is responsible for building and leading an integrated, high-performing operating platform that connects acquisitions, development, asset management and construction functions. This role owns the performance of the enterprise's "pipeline", the end-to-end integrity of approximately 15 deals per year, from acquisition through development, construction, lease-up, and stabilized operations. As the senior executive accountable for cross-functional execution, the EVP allocates resources and resolves conflict across business units, bringing an owner's mindset to risk and reward. Success is defined by predictable growth, operational excellence in construction, clean project stabilization, operating teams prepared to scale, and business unit objectives coordinated in service of long-term portfolio performance while exemplifying Evergreen’s core values. The EVP Pipeline and Construction is successful when the enterprise grows predictably, projects stabilize cleanly, and business unit objectives are coordinated in service of long-term performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field required
10–15+ years of experience in real estate operations, with significant exposure to: Real Estate Development Multifamily construction Property and asset management
Proven track record of scaling operations and managing high project volume
Deep understanding of the full real estate lifecycle
Strong leadership and organizational design experience
Experience implementing systems, processes, and performance management frameworks
Proven track record of assembling and leading successful teams
Advanced proficiency in project management, financial analysis, and performance tracking systems
Ability to interpret financial statements, budgets, and operational KPIs
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Designs and implements scalable operating systems that support portfolio growth and long-term performance
Drives disciplined execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to standard
Aligns teams across acquisitions, development, construction, asset management, and property management to operate as one cohesive platform
Leads with clarity and accountability using EOS tools, including Rocks, scorecards, and structured planning
Uses data, KPIs, and financial insights to drive asset performance, improve NOI, and inform strategic decisions
Builds and develops high-performing teams; sets clear expectations, coaches effectively, and holds leaders accountable
Leads organizational change; identifies inefficiencies, removes bottlenecks, and continuously improves systems, processes, and performance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or related) preferred
Experience implementing and leading EOS or similar operating systems preferred
Work experience with EOS a plus

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO’s direct reports as the executive leadership team translating vision into execution and provide candid feedback on feasibility, capacity, and trade-offs.
Build the infrastructure required to scale consistently and reliably in to the 10-year vision, handling increasing deal volume without loss of execution quality.
Represent the Pipeline business to the board and other external stakeholders as requested by the CEO.
Ensure the heads of Development, Acquisitions, Construction, and Asset Management, are clear on expectations and have the tools to succeed.
Drive the team to achieve the EOS V/TO goals, scaling construction and development operations to meet annual delivery targets of 15-20 projects.
Own the full lifecycle of projects from deal identification through stabilized operations
Translate CEO-level growth objectives into executable plans
Ensure that pipeline decisions reflect full lifecycle economics, not deal-level optimization.
Ensure each project is delivered on time, on budget, to quality standards, and achieve timely stabilization.
Ensure development supports long-term operational efficiency and asset performance
Ensure assets meet or exceed underwriting projections
Design and enforce a standardized stage-gate process: contract, due diligence, entitlement/construction, stabilization, and handoff applied uniformly across all four development teams, with clear "definition of done" criteria required to advance at each gate
Standardize LPA agreement terms, reporting formats, and information-sharing protocols across acquisitions, development, senior housing, and West
Serve as a second set of eyes on active deals, reviewing progress and flagging risk early to prevent costly gaps
Own handoff execution between development, construction, and asset management, eliminating communication breakdowns at stage transitions
Lead recurring cross-functional pipeline reviews to surface stalled deals and drive resolution
Build and maintain a shared system of record / dashboard providing real-time deal status visibility to the CEO, developers, construction, and asset management
Oversee the transition of stabilized properties to property management, ensuring clean data and knowledge transfer
Direct resource allocation and conflict resolution to keep progress on track
Ensure EOS implementation and ongoing execution through the 6 Key Components
Facilitate Level 10 (L10) leadership meetings
Drive accountability through scorecards, Rocks, and measurable outcomes
Lead quarterly and annual planning processes
Align acquisitions, development, and construction teams on underwriting assumptions, scope, and execution plans
Ensure structured transition protocols exist from construction completion through stabilization.
Eliminate silos and drive collaboration across departments
Ensure SOPs exist where needed and are consistently enforced.
Ensure the organization has real-time visibility into budgets, timelines, and performance.
Drive continuous improvement
Lead by living out our Core Values and expect the same from others
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Build a culture of accountability, execution, and collaboration
Address and solve organizational challenges quickly and decisively