Vice President of Development - Industrial

Macdonald & Company is proud to partner with a rapidly growing, institutionally backed industrial real estate investment and development platform to appoint a Partner to lead Industrial Acquisitions & Development across the Southeast region.

Our client is a privately held firm headquartered in the Tampa, FL, specializing in industrial, IOS, and light industrial aggregation strategies. With assets under management approaching $200M and a strong track record of successful exits, the firm is emerging as a market-leading player in the modern industrial space.

This is a rare opportunity to join as a true leader, shaping acquisition strategy, building market presence, and driving development execution in high-growth metro areas across the Southeast.

Role Overview

Based in a Southeastern market, the Vice President of Acquisitions and Development will lead the firm’s acquisition pipeline and development execution for industrial and warehouse projects, responsible for full-cycle development from sourcing, entitlement and delivery.

Working alongside senior leadership, this role will build and manage regional sourcing infrastructure, broker networks, and cross-functional execution teams, while further establishing the firm’s reputation as a market-leading industrial platform.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Acquisitions & Portfolio Origination

• Develop and lead acquisition strategy targeting distribution & warehousing aggregation.
• Drive off-market deal sourcing through established broker and owner relationships.
• Underwrite and evaluate market dynamics vs. comps, vacancy, and leasing trends.
• Prepare investment committee memoranda, present opportunities, and negotiate LOIs and PSAs.

Development & Execution Leadership

Operational Infrastructure & SOPs

Team & Collaboration

Candidate Profile

Experience & Strategy

Execution & Technical Skills

Market Intellect & Communication