Vice President of Development

Sandestin Investments LLC•Miramar Beach, FL

About The Position

Step into a once-in-a-career leadership opportunity at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, where vision, legacy, and lifestyle come together on Florida’s Emerald Coast. As Vice President of Development, you’ll help shape the future of one of the Southeast’s most iconic resort destinations—set across 2,400 acres stretching from the sugar-white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico to the serene shores of Choctawhatchee Bay. This is a role where your strategic impact is visible, lasting, and woven into a community that guests return to generation after generation. Imagine leading transformative development initiatives in a setting that includes four championship golf courses, a vibrant marina, pedestrian villages, luxury accommodations, and breathtaking natural landscapes—all while working just steps from turquoise waters and stunning sunsets. Here, innovation happens in an environment that inspires creativity, balance, and big-picture thinking. Sandestin Investments, LLC’s VP of Development will serve as a representative for the owner(s) and ensure overall profitability and efficient operating of the family assets. In addition, they will be responsible for overseeing the design, entitlement, modelling, permitting, and construction of various real estate and related entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, management or construction-related field
A team player who demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration, time management, and organizational skills
Proven ability to multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate
Innovative and visionary- able to spot market trends and understand the new and novel and how to implement it
Ability to walk extensively throughout the resort’s 2,400-acre property for site inspections and development reviews
Ability to conduct on-site visits to active construction areas, undeveloped land, and renovation projects
Ability to navigate uneven terrain, outdoor environments, and construction zones safely
Ability to stand for extended periods during site walks, meetings, and inspections
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk, in meetings, or reviewing plans and contracts
Ability to travel throughout the property and occasionally off-site for meetings, inspections, and municipal coordination
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and sun exposure
Ability to climb stairs, ramps, or access multi-level structures as needed for site evaluations
Ability to lift, carry, or move light materials (up to 25 pounds) such as plans, samples, or presentation materials
Visual acuity to review architectural drawings, renderings, and construction documents
Ability to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and during on-site meetings

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the design, entitlement, modelling, permitting, and construction of various real estate projects and renovations.
Responsible for conducting market and demographic research for any potential development opportunities.
Communicate and coordinate with banks, general contractors, interior design teams, and all consultants to define project requirements and constraints and create and execute strategy.
Coordinate with internal Sandestin® team members to execute their respective roles for any new development or renovation, including but not limited to finance, marketing, and IT.
Assist operations in preparing for the opening of any new developments or renovations and prepare the project to be taken over by them and opened.
Create development budgets and schedules, then manage execution within those committed financial model parameters.
Seek financing for new developments or renovations when needed.
Manage teams of external parties including architects, engineers, and other consultants.
Identify project exposures, develop risk management and contingency plans to reduce and/or eliminate project risks.
Manage design and procurement of permits and installation of utilities.
Track and report progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets and timelines, and lender and jurisdictional requirements.
Conduct project assessments and make recommendations on project feasibility relating to financing, marketability, operational and physical viability.
Maintain a working relationship with internal and external partners including real estate finance resources, mortgage bankers, lenders, government entities, mortgage and program departments at the local, state and federal level, and private real estate development industry stakeholders.
Provide research about local, state and federal regulations that may impact development and new construction.
Name, brand, and work with marketing to market the new developments and renovations. This includes but is not limited to creating the logo, website, collateral materials and signage, and approving a marketing plan.
Assist with planning the launch of new projects from a real estate perspective and help create the pricing and launch strategy.
Meet with the real estate team regularly during the sales process to ensure success of the project.
Lead the overall design efforts of all new developments and remodels, including but not limited to architectural floorplans and elevations, interior design, and landscape design
Plan furniture layouts and approve all selections.
Hire and coordinate with purchasing agents and installers.
Oversee the project managers.
Ensure the job is completed on time and in budget.
Reviews and approves all change orders.
Perform other duties as needed for project success.