Vice President Real Estate, Acquistion & Operations

McCombs Enterprises•San Antonio, TX

18d

About The Position

About Us We operate with the mindset of a private equity firm—value-oriented, opportunistic, and focused on execution velocity. While we are not structured as a traditional fund, we’re building a high-performing investment platform that targets compelling real estate and operating assets with strong upside potential. Our lean team works collaboratively across deal sourcing, execution, and post-close value creation. We are seeking a Vice President who is hungry to lead deals, drive performance, and build something enduring—with the autonomy to do great work, and the backing of experienced leadership. The Role This Vice President role is designed for a player/coach—someone who thrives in the grey, moves with speed, and is obsessed with quality execution. You’ll lead all aspects of deal execution and own post-acquisition performance, while managing and mentoring a small, high-capability team. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our deal process, AI and automation strategy, and platform operations. This is a high-impact team leadership role that will appeal to someone energized by driving execution across acquisitions and operations—not someone looking for a traditional fund environment or a long ladder to climb.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in real estate private equity, investment banking, institutional real estate, or a founder-led investment platform
Strong financial modeling and underwriting capability
Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and visual
Experience leading small teams and managing across functions (acquisition + operations)
Bias for action; thrives in fast-paced, unstructured environments
Deep interest in platform building and driving value across the deal lifecycle
Character & Integrity: You do what you say you will. Always. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in how we invest, operate, and communicate.
Hungry to Win: You’re competitive, internally driven, and not satisfied with "good enough." You take ownership, push past roadblocks, and care deeply about outcomes.
Institutional-Grade Experience: You’ve been trained in top-tier environments—investment banking, private equity, or high-performing real estate platforms—and bring that level of discipline, polish, and rigor to everything you do.
Low-Ego, High-Accountability: You don’t need a spotlight. You need a runway. You’re as comfortable leading a team as you are refining a model or picking up the phone to solve a problem.
Execution is in Your DNA: Strategy is critical, but results matter more. You’re wired to build, optimize, and deliver—without waiting for perfect conditions.

Responsibilities

Deal Execution & Investment Process Lead all deal execution from underwriting to closing
Prepare and finalize Investment Committee (IC) memos and presentations
Maintain deal folder integrity and oversee all underwriting assumptions
Lead weekly pipeline meetings and move deals efficiently through the IC process
Categorize business plans (e.g., Merchant vs Legacy investment; LP to GP; Risk Levels, etc.) and track execution against those plans
Post-Acquisition & Operational Execution Own post-close execution with support from Associate and Asset Manager
Conduct twice-weekly check-ins per asset to review OKRs, timelines, and blockers
Partner with accounting on draw schedules, distribution planning, and financial reporting
Submit weekly progress updates on deal and asset performance
Team Leadership Directly manage Associate and Asset Manager; coach on modeling, memo writing, business plan execution, and AI workflow adoption
Build a culture of accountability, rapid iteration, systemization, and strategic rigor across the investment team
Platform Building & Automation Lead the identification and deployment of AI tools and workflows to streamline underwriting, research, and reporting
Maintain a prompt library for internal GPT-based tools and refine processes as technology evolves
Partner with MD on broader platform development and team capability building