Senior Vice President, Industrial Development

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Dallas, TX

About The Position

With more than 85 years in business and 16 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories. Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for a SVP of Industrial Development! This opportunity is available in our Southcentral region, and will oversee the full lifecycle of SC industrial development projects. Reports to EVP, Industrial Development.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in real estate development, construction management, engineering, or related field is required.
At least 10+ years of experience in commercial development with a minimum of 5 years in industrial development with a proven ability to analyze and assess investment opportunities and excellent negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or MS in Real Estate or Finance
Proven experience in industrial real estate development, with a focus on speculative industrial opportunities throughout the SC markets.
Have existing relationships within the industrial SC markets and the ability to establish new relationships that result in development, design and construction opportunities.
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment, while being highly organized and skilled at prioritization and time management.

Responsibilities

Identify and source speculative & build to suit industrial development projects for the region and maintain robust investment pipeline.
Manage multiple in-process and planned projects and various stages of the development lifecycle.
Lead industrial development opportunities for the SC region and grow and mentor team members.
Conduct in depth market analysis to assess market trends, target submarkets, and trends in industrial real estate.
Have deep working relationships with top industrial brokers in the market.
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, applicable fees.
Manage the entitlement process and determine submission requirements and schedule for required governmental approvals and permits, attending meetings and making presentations as required (City Councils, Planning Commissions, neighborhood groups, etc.).
Analyze the financial feasibility of all projects, develop project-specific costs budget; prepare pro formas and pursuit costs forecasts & present for internal deal approval
Collaborate and lead a team of architects, engineers, and consultants through design management stages of project.
Manage project budgets, schedules and contracting team to ensure successful project delivery and project closeout.
Lease buildings and analyze disposition strategy of assets
Maintain relationships with stakeholders, including investors, brokers and local authorities.
Maintain contact with individuals and firms within the industry that help create opportunities for Ryan, including active and visible involvement in the appropriate associations
Maintain strong relationships with owners and key executives
Jointly develop the annual revenue and profit goals for Ryan Companies with the sector leader, regional leader and business development team
Support the marketing and sales strategy for the region, including active management of the public relations, industry involvement, and award applications (includes understanding of industry competitors and documenting best competitive practices)
In addition to speculative industrial opportunities this position will manage industrial BTS projects for this region and partner with the National Industrial team for multi-market customers.