VP - InvestmentMacdonald & Company • Houston, TX, US

VP - Investment

Macdonald & Company • Houston, TX, US

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Macdonald & Company is pleased to be exclusively retained by a privately held industrial developer in Houston to find and appoint a VP of Investment / Development focused on sourcing and executing industrial ground up development.

Great growth opportunity to join a lean team of high performing, best in class developers in Houston, who have a significant track record and have capabilities to develop through their own capital sources or look at JV opportunities.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Planning & Acquisition

Identify and evaluate land for potential speculative and build-to-suit industrial development in key Houston submarkets.
Lead site due diligence, market research, financial feasibility analysis, and risk assessment for potential acquisitions.
Work closely with capital partners, joint-venture partners, and internal leadership on acquisition strategies.

Entitlement & Approvals

Manage the entitlement process, zoning, permitting, and regulatory approvals.

Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, and consultants to prepare site plans, environmental studies, and other permitting documentation.

Build strong relationships with municipal governments, local authorities, and community stakeholders.

Financial Modeling & Projections

Build and maintain sophisticated financial models (pro forma, cash flow, IRR, sensitivity) for project-level and portfolio-level decisions.

Lead underwriting for new projects, negotiating land purchase terms, and assessing capital structure.

Present development business plans to senior leadership and potential equity / debt partners.

Pre-Construction & Design Coordination

Oversee schematic design with architecture and engineering teams.

Coordinate design aspects (site plans, building layouts, parking, utilities) to optimize cost, schedule, and tenant needs.

Work with construction leadership (contractors, project managers) to ensure alignment between design intent and buildability.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead a small team (analysts, development associates) and mentor them through the front-end process.

Collaborate with leasing, asset management, capital markets, and construction teams.

Report to senior management (Managing Principal, Board) on project status, risks, milestones, and budget.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Monitor industrial real estate trends in Houston (speculative demand, build-to-suit, land scarcity, user types).

Use insights to inform site selection, project sizing, and risk mitigation strategies.

Represent Company externally at industry events, with brokers, landowners, public agencies, and joint-venture partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Civil Engineering, or related field; MBA strongly preferred.

7+ years of industrial real estate development experience, with deep exposure to the front-end (land acquisition, entitlement, pre-construction).

Success in bringing speculative and / or build-to-suit industrial projects from concept to shovel-ready.

Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and project feasibility analysis; experience with pro formas, IRR, and sensitivities.

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and team leadership skills; ability to present to and influence senior executives, partners, and public officials.

Deep understanding of the Houston industrial real estate market (submarkets, infrastructure, zoning, logistics).

Comfort managing multiple deals simultaneously, with ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Entrepreneurial orientation, ability to think long-term and balance risk-reward in land development.

Create a job alert for this search

Vp • Houston, TX, US

Related jobs

Director of Investments

Intrua Financial • Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

This individual will be responsible for managing trading, billing / audit operations, investment research, and advisor-facing initiatives. The right candidate will pair proven leadership experience wi...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

VP - Investment

Macdonald & Company • Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted

VP, Business Development

Confidential • Pasadena, TX, United States

Full-time

Accomplished provider of independent macroeconomic & investment strategy research.The VP, Business Development will be responsible for spearheading the growth strategy by identifying and converting...Show more

Last updated: 15 hours ago • Promoted • New!

Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager - VP

Associated Bank - Corp • Pearland, TX, United States

Full-time

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your gr...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

VP of Compliance

ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS • Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Reports To : CEO & Board of Directors.Compensation : $170,000 - $200,000.Our firm has been retained to identify a Vice President of Compliance for a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed healt...Show more

Last updated: 23 days ago • Promoted

Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager - VP

Associated Banc-Corp • Pearland, TX, United States

Full-time

Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted

Investment Analyst

Hilltop Residential • Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Hilltop Residential is seeking an.Hilltop Residential is a world-class real estate investment company that provides unparalleled excellence to our customers and investors.Hilltop Residential was fo...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Power & Utilities Portfolio Manager - VP

Associated Bank - Corp • Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

VP of Integrations & Acquisitions (Infor CSD required)

Paradigm Group, Inc. • Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Job Title : VP of IT Integrations & Acquisitions.Location : Houston, TX or Dallas / Fort Worth area.Schedule : 3 days onsite (30-40% travel domestically). Company Description : Industrial Distribution.US ...Show more

Last updated: 19 hours ago • Promoted • New!

VP of Integrations & Acquisitions (Infor CSD required) (Houston)

Paradigm Group, Inc. • Houston, TX, US

Full-time +1

Last updated: 21 hours ago • Promoted • New!

Director of Investments

Intrua Financial, LLC Careers • Houston, Texas, US

Full-time

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Vice President, Investment and Asset Management (Houston)

Confidential • Houston, TX, US

Part-time

Vice President, Investment and Asset Management.Accomplished company in the real estate industry.The Company is seeking a Vice President of Investment and Asset Management to lead the end-to-end in...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Corporate Venture Capital Director

Houston Staffing • Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Corporate Venture Capital Director.To strengthen our leadership in emerging technologies, STS is seeking a Director, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) with a proven track record in early-stage innova...Show more

Last updated: 5 hours ago • Promoted • New!

Director of Investments

Intrua Financial, LLC • Houston, Texas, United States, 77098

Full-time

Quick Apply

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

For additional information, please reviewCiti's Privacy Policy.

Citigroup • Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Investment Associate Sr Analyst.The Investment Associate Sr Analyst is a seasoned professional role.Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and th...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

VP Portfolio Manager

MidFirst Bank • Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

This position provides portfolio management support and customer service for existing commercial accounts, as well as underwriting of new opportunities. This role is responsible for reviewing loan d...Show more

Last updated: 10 hours ago • Promoted • New!

Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

Confidential • Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.Leading provider of a real-time social media management platform.Information Technology and Services. Privately Held, Private Equity-backed.Inf...Show more

Last updated: 24 days ago • Promoted

Vice President of Portfolio M & A (Houston)

Confidential • Houston, TX, US

Part-time

Vice President of Portfolio M & A.Venture Capital & Private Equity.The Company is in need of a Vice President of Portfolio M&A to lead and execute M&A transactions for its portfolio companies.The s...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted