Job Title:
Vice President of Development
Company: Govig & Associates
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Created: 2026-05-09
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with a premier real estate development firm experiencing continued national growth! This is an exciting chance to work on transformative projects, build strategic relationships, and help shape the future of development throughout the region!Govig - Your #1 full-service recruiting firm, your access to the best opportunities available, is seeking a VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT for a high-profile real estate development organization.About the company. Founded in 2010, our client is a nationally recognized real estate development firm offering a comprehensive range of services to clients and capital partners, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, asset management and corporate services. With a strong regional presence and national reach, the firm develops and manages a diverse portfolio across multiple asset classes.About the position. The Vice President of Development will be engaged in all phases of the commercial real estate development process for the Southwestern Region, including identification, investigation, management and successful delivery of new build-to-suit and speculative opportunities. Specific responsibilities include project feasibility, market analysis, site acquisition, entitlements, as well as leasing and sales. Additional duties include establishing strong broker relationships, coordination with municipalities, and management of architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors. The individual will work in conjunction with the construction management team. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Market Analysis & Pre-Development:Market Analysis: Understanding target markets, finding opportunities, and recommending strategic direction for projects.Financial Modeling: Developing financial models for potential projects and refining the cost and revenue assumptions to generate an accurate projection of performance and risk for the organization.Due Diligence: Ensuring all necessary due diligence is completed in a timely manner to support project entitlements and development.Development:Design Management: Work with Development Services (construction management) team to procure and manage multidisciplinary design teams from concept through construction closeout.Entitlements: Successfully complete all necessary design, due diligence, legal efforts, and community development actions to gain entitlements and infrastructure service for projects. Oversee the drafting and implementation of design and construction contracts; issue contract modifications, incorporating material scope or administrative revisionsPermitting: Complete all necessary efforts needed to secure permits allowing the timely construction of projects.Financing/Project Approval:Facilitate the creation of financing/approval packages for projects to present to our internal team.ConstructionWork with Development Services Team to oversee the schedule, performance, budgets, and completion of construction by in-house construction management team to ensure delivery meets performance projections and quality levels represented to customers.Provide high-quality customer service to all stakeholders from buyers, lessees, lenders, and other stakeholders involved with projects.Outreach:Develop strong personal and company relationships with key stakeholders through networking, industry events, and community involvement.What you need. To be a hero in this role, the Vice President of Development will have:Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or construction is highly preferred.10+ years of experience in development, construction, or real estate brokerage. Industrial and office development experience is preferred.Professional interaction with team members, stakeholders, brokers, government officials and staff.Building positive working relationships with fellow coworkers at all levels within the organization.Exercising sound judgment when making decisions.Able to meet deadlines as necessary.Effectively working with minimal supervision.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Outstanding negotiation, presentation, and people skills.Strong organization and attention to detail skills.Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.Good problem solving/creative thinking."Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.Multi-tasking and extensive organization and follow up.Must possess exceptional communication skills, the attention to detail required to manage projects and people, and a high level of experience in property development.Real Estate knowledge required.Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office software products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and Projects.Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.Must be able to work in a team oriented, fast-paced environment and work under pressure.