Hiring: R9255 VP, Development, Real Estate Company: Olympia Development of Michigan Location: Detroit, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:00:03 Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Required Skills: •Pre-development: Feasibility; Entitlements and incentives; Capitalization; Leasing. •Development: Design and construction; Completion and stabilization. •Maximize land development value in a manner that best serves the overall operational objectives of the enterprise. •Oversee acquisition and construction of new sites as well as upgrades and rehabilitation of existing sites. •Oversee internal and external consultants throughout pre-development, entitlement, financing, due diligence and construction phases. •Negotiate and procure contractor services on behalf of the client. •Accountable for project capital and expense budgets and monitoring ongoing public financing obligations and covenants and ensure alignment with the overall development strategy. •Lead and oversee implementation of development strategies to ensure cost, schedule, performance and alignment with organizational objectives. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development. A degree in another related degree may be considered. •A minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive experience directing development and managing a mixed-use real estate development, including a thorough understanding of real estate strategies, planning, transactions and facilities operations. •Minimum of seven (7) years of managing real estate/urban development projects, including timelines, budgets and resources. •In-depth knowledge and previous experience of the local downtown Detroit real estate market, including the highest and best utilization for the area. •Evidence of knowledge and understanding of real estate development finances. •Demonstrated understanding of the acquisition and due diligence process including entitlements, zoning, environmental issues and incentives. •Evidence of being a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement processes and plans. •Evidence of planning acumen, analytical expertise and long-term strategic outlook with proven results. •Evidence of a successful leadership track record with high ethical standards. •Evidence of highly developed persuasion, relationship building and interpersonal skills that results in the evidence of trust from peers, public and private stakeholders and company ownership/leadership. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!