What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Real Estate Development position at Inkinen Executive Search?
The Vice President Real Estate Development is a strategic leadership role, with real estate development experience, a strong background in project finance and legal agreements, and the ability to navigate complex zoning and regulatory processes with involvement in high-impact projects.
Position Overview
A leading real estate development firm in Hawaii seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial Vice President of Real Estate Development to support high-impact residential, commercial, and special-use projects. This role requires extensive experience in project feasibility assessments and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Will lead project planning, design, and entitlement efforts, ensuring regulatory and zoning compliance. Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, government agencies, and community partners.
Skills
- Financial modeling & pro forma analysis
- Project planning & construction oversight
- Zoning, entitlements & regulatory compliance
- Investment & capital structuring
- Contract review & risk management
- Team leadership & stakeholder engagement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, or a related field.
- 10 years experience in real estate development, project finance, and legal agreements.
- Strong background in financial analysis, investment strategy, and managing large-scale development projects.
- Expertise in zoning laws, permitting processes, and construction oversight.
- Advanced degree (MBA, JD) or CPA designation preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with minimal structure.
