Development Partner

CompanyA well‑capitalized, privately held real estate investment and development firm with a national footprint and an integrated operating model is seeking a senior development leader to build and lead its Florida industrial platform.The firm is an established sponsor across multiple real estate sectors, with a self‑perform general contracting model that enables speed to market, control over execution, and consistent delivery at scale. The industrial division is a core growth strategy, with a pipeline exceeding $2 billion across more than 10 U.S. states, spanning build‑to‑suit and speculative development.RoleThis is a senior, region‑leading role responsible for originating, capitalising, and delivering industrial development projects across Florida.The SVP will have full responsibility for:Building and executing a sustained pipeline of industrial projectsLeading development strategy for the Florida regionSourcing sites and transactions, structuring deals, and securing capital approvalsOverseeing execution from acquisition through stabilization, leveraging an in‑house, self‑perform GC modelManaging internal teams and external partners across development, construction, design, and leasingActing as the firm’s senior representative in the Florida industrial marketThe role sits at the senior leadership table, with clear visibility to growth into broader regional or national responsibility as the platform continues to scale.CandidateThe successful candidate will be a senior industrial development professional with deep Florida market knowledge and a track record of delivering large‑scale projects.Ideal profile:Extensive experience in industrial development (logistics, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing)Proven ability to source, underwrite, and execute ground‑up industrial dealsStrong command of the full development lifecycle: land acquisition, entitlements, design, construction, and deliveryExperience working with or alongside a vertically integrated or self‑perform construction modelDemonstrated success building and managing multi‑project pipelinesStrong market relationships across brokers, municipalities, contractors, and capital partnersEntrepreneurial, commercially minded, and comfortable operating with regional autonomyThis role will suit a candidate currently operating at SVP / VP+ level, or a high‑performing Director ready for a significant step‑up into a regional leadership position.To apply, follow Linkedin application process or reach out to Chris Smith at Chris.Smith@Redpathpartnerscom