Vice President, Development

Hillpointe•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Vice President of Development is a strategic leader responsible for driving the full lifecycle of multifamily development projects, from site sourcing and entitlements through construction completion. This role requires a dynamic, results-oriented professional who can navigate complex municipal processes, lead cross-functional teams, and translate granular details into actionable development strategies. The VP of Development will serve as the head of their regional office, with ultimate accountability for the performance and execution of projects within that region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of real estate investment experience, with 3+ years in a similar role with a real estate development firm.
A high degree of proficiency in excel modeling
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong written communication skills
Excellent research and analytical skills
Highly detail-oriented personality

Responsibilities

Serve as the leader of Hillpointe’s Florida development office, overseeing the regional development team.
Maintain ultimate accountability for development execution and performance within the Florida region.
Lead and manage internal cross-functional coordination with legal, design, and in-house engineering divisions.
Ensure each project stays aligned with underwriting assumptions, budget parameters, and firm-wide execution standards.
Lead sourcing, underwriting, and acquisition of development sites across Florida.
Oversee the underwriting process and development of detailed investment memorandums, financial models, rent/sales comps, and market analytics.
Lead Investment Committee presentations to secure internal approvals at key project milestones (LOI, PSA, Closing).
Drive all entitlements, zoning, and permitting activities in collaboration with in-house and external consultants.
Lead strategy and execution for pre-development items including due diligence, feasibility, and early-stage design coordination.
Serve as the firm’s primary representative in meetings with municipal staff and elected officials.
Aggressively troubleshoot and resolve entitlement challenges through direct, in-person engagement.
Own the regional development pipeline from sourcing through construction completion.
Maintain accountability for project development budgets and regional performance metrics.
Ensure timely and seamless handoff of projects to Asset Management and Property Operations teams.
Track and report on key milestones, proactively identifying issues and solutions to maintain momentum.
Support capital markets team by creating project overview packages for fund investors and lenders.