Vice President - Industrial, Development & Investments

Foundry Commercial • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Foundry Commercial was created to be a different kind of real estate company. Our motto – “It’s Personal” – rings true in everything we do… we value authentic human experiences. At Foundry Commercial, there is a strong sense of community. From wellness fairs to ugly Christmas sweater parties to company fundraisers, Foundry associates lean in to support one other and the causes that are important to us. We bring a sense of teamwork, collegiality, and diversity to all that we do. At the heart of it all is trust and respect. These two things drive everything else. We have built a place where people truly know each other, celebrate together, learn together, and live life alongside each other. At Foundry, we serve our clients best by attracting and unleashing the most talented and courageous professionals in industry, all while having fun and building a lasting impact on the broader community. Don’t just take our word for it. The best way to experience our culture is to immerse yourself in it. But be prepared – it’s contagious! We are currently seeking a Vice President - Industrial to join our Development and Investments (“D&I”) team in Dallas, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a rising real estate investment and development professional possessing strong financial skills, business development acumen and leadership to work with the Development & Investment Dallas Principal in sourcing, capitalizing, and executing multiple industrial acquisition and developments in Dallas – Fort Worth.

Requirements

• Must have an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Finance or Real Estate with 7+ years of relevant work experience in commercial real estate development or investment; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Dallas-Fort Worth industrial market required.
• Excellent business development, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills with a proven track record.
• Proficiency in AI tools to assist in data analysis, efficiency, and creative problem solving.
• Established ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, managers, lenders, partners, and third parties.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred – demonstrated ability in conducting data analysis and real estate financial modeling, including complex debt and equity partnership structures.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical writing – proven ability to effectively communicate and present well-reasoned, data-supported thoughts and ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time manager – demonstrated track record ability to consistently manage multiple projects with accuracy, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Extremely high energy, fast-paced and driven to succeed.
• Keen ability to work efficiently autonomously or as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute new investment opportunities by working with Dallas Deal Principal to identify, underwrite, and gain control of new investment and development opportunities.
• Build relationships with sellers, legal teams, vendors, internal teams, and market participants to manage an opportunity from identification to closing.
• Create and implement project business plans, manage the due diligence process, and assist Deal Principal in securing debt and equity.
• Engage design teams, dictate building design, secure site plan approval and permits, create development budgets, and secure a general contractor.
• Develop relationships with and regularly communicate with local investment and development participants to maintain knowledge of market conditions and opportunities.
• Interact with capital partners to meet their requirements and clearly articulate project processes.
• Oversee the underwriting and capitalization process, including preparing analyses of investment and development opportunities to present to senior leadership.
• Utilize market relationships to acquire key market information to support the investment thesis.
• Oversee preparation of investment committee memos, equity/debt packages, presentations and reports for investors and lenders.
• Perform market research for capital market conditions, submarkets, and properties, and recommend and implement assumptions for models.
• Manage the due diligence and closing process including review of third-party reports, property/tenant information, JV and debt documentation, and closing statements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees