Senior Vice President Development

ROLE: Senior Vice President of Mixed-Use Development If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. REPORTS TO: Principal and President/CFO LOCATION: Miami, FL Role Overview Our Client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Vice President of Mixed-Use Development to lead and deliver major mixed-use projects across its portfolio. This includes ground-up and redevelopment initiatives spanning multifamily, retail, and hospitality assets, as well as oversight of internal renovation projects across retail, hospitality, and commercial properties. The SVP will assume full lifecycle accountability—from entitlement and zoning to budgeting, design oversight, cost analysis, scheduling, and internal reporting. The role will lead several ongoing projects and drive future pipeline developments from pre-construction through completion. This executive will collaborate closely with internal construction, development, hospitality, design, legal, leasing, branding & marketing, and operations teams to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely execution across all projects. Roles and Responsibilities Strategic & Pre-Development Leadership Lead planning, feasibility studies, cost estimating, and entitlement processes for new developments and redevelopment projects, including residential, hospitality, and mixed-use components. Coordinate with city officials on zoning, entitlements, and permit approvals to ensure compliance and smooth approvals. Guide site analysis, conceptual planning, and municipal approval processes, ensuring alignment with public & community space development (playgrounds, parks, shared environments). Align project objectives with the firm's strategic goals, including seamless integration of condo, mixed-use, hospitality, and retail projects. Design, Construction & Execution Oversight Collaborate with internal design and architecture teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to design standards for multi-tower, mixed-use developments. Build and direct consultant teams (architects, engineers) and coordinate closely with construction teams for condo, retail (Aventura Mall), and hospitality developments. Partner with construction leadership on GC selection, scope negotiations, and critical path scheduling. Oversee hotel, restaurant, and retail integration within hospitality projects and manage design milestones for seamless delivery. Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and project performance across all mixed-use and retail components. Budgeting, Cost Control & Accountability Own and manage full project budgets for condo, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality projects, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and financial targets. Develop and track cost analyses, forecasts, and executive updates using appropriate tools and systems. Lead change management processes and provide ongoing risk assessments to internal leadership. Project Team & Consultant Management Lead and mentor internal development staff and project managers assigned to multi-disciplinary projects. Manage third-party consultants, including architects, planners, and engineers, ensuring deliverables are met. Conduct regular project meetings, enforce team accountability, and deliver executive-level reporting. Public & External Representation Represent the firm in public meetings, including city commissions, design review boards, and stakeholder sessions. Present project updates to brand partners, joint venture stakeholders, and internal committees as required. Evaluate potential joint ventures and acquisition opportunities with developers and partners. Partner closely with legal and general counsel on contracts, zoning compliance, and regulatory approvals. Requirements 10+ years of experience leading large-scale real estate development projects. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering, or Urban Planning; Master's degree preferred. Background in real estate development, construction management, architecture, or urban planning required. Proven track record delivering complex, mixed-use developments exceeding $100M in value. Strong expertise in zoning, entitlements, cost estimating, and public-private coordination. Advanced proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, and consultant management. Highly skilled in Excel, with the ability to produce clear, detailed reports and professional presentation materials. xrczosw Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partner relationships. Deep familiarity with the South Florida market preferred