Vice President, Development

WHY HILLPOINTE? Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution.

Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm's investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.

Vice President, Development

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Development is a strategic leader responsible for driving the full lifecycle of multifamily development projects, from site sourcing and entitlements through construction completion. This role requires a dynamic, results-oriented professional who can navigate complex municipal processes, lead cross-functional teams, and translate granular details into actionable development strategies. The VP of Development will serve as the head of their regional office, with ultimate accountability for the performance and execution of projects within that region.

Essential Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the leader of Hillpointe's Florida development office, overseeing the regional development team.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for development execution and performance within the Florida region.
• Lead and manage internal cross-functional coordination with legal, design, and in-house engineering divisions.
• Ensure each project stays aligned with underwriting assumptions, budget parameters, and firm-wide execution standards.

Site Sourcing & Acquisition

• Lead sourcing, underwriting, and acquisition of development sites across Florida.
• Oversee the underwriting process and development of detailed investment memorandums, financial models, rent/sales comps, and market analytics.
• Lead Investment Committee presentations to secure internal approvals at key project milestones (LOI, PSA, Closing).

Entitlements, Permitting & Pre-Development

• Drive all entitlements, zoning, and permitting activities in collaboration with in-house and external consultants.
• Lead strategy and execution for pre-development items including due diligence, feasibility, and early-stage design coordination.
• Serve as the firm's primary representative in meetings with municipal staff and elected officials. Vice President, Development
• Aggressively troubleshoot and resolve entitlement challenges through direct, in-person engagement.

Project Management & Execution

• Own the regional development pipeline from sourcing through construction completion.
• Maintain accountability for project development budgets and regional performance metrics.
• Ensure timely and seamless handoff of projects to Asset Management and Property Operations teams.
• Track and report on key milestones, proactively identifying issues and solutions to maintain momentum.
• Support capital markets team by creating project overview packages for fund investors and lenders.

Mindset & Approach

The VP of Development operates in a high-stakes, fluid environment where timing and financial metrics are constantly evolving. Success in this role requires:

• Relentless drive to push internal and external stakeholders forward.
• Strong interpersonal skills to win over municipal staff and elected officials.
• Strategic thinking to assess risk/reward scenarios and pivot as needed.
• Clear ownership mindset with a deep sense of accountability.
• Intuitive judgment to escalate issues, negotiate trade-offs, and maintain project momentum.
• Hands-on operator comfortable leading site visits, municipal meetings, and internal coordination.
• Committed to advancing Hillpointe's reputation as the most capable and credible closer in the market.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of real estate investment experience, with 3+ years in a similar role with a real estate development firm.
• A high degree of proficiency in excel modeling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong written communication skills Vice President, Development
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Highly detail-oriented personality

NOTE: This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. It's important to understand that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Additional tasks or job functions that can be safely performed may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. This flexibility in additional duties showcases the company's adaptability and encourages employees to be versatile. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.