Director of Industrial Real Estate Development

The Suddath Companies; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suddath Companies seeks an experienced Director of Industrial Real Estate Development to drive a full development lifecycle from land acquisition to stabilization. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage due diligence, financing, entitlements, and capital partners, and coordinate with leasing to position projects in competitive markets.

Ideal candidates have a strong track record delivering industrial, warehouse, logistics, or business park projects and at least seven years in real

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of commercial real estate development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing development teams.
• Proven experience developing industrial, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or business park projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development lifecycle from acquisition through stabilization and hand-off.
• Manage internal teams, consultants, municipalities, brokers, and capital partners.
• Source land, conduct due diligence, and secure entitlements.
• Develop budgets, financial models and investment committee presentations.
• Coordinate leasing strategy with tenants and market positioning.
• Represent the company at hearings, planning meetings, and with public authorities.

Skills

Land acquisition

Entitlements

Financial modeling

Project leadership

Development strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Real estate degree

Finance

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays

A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

Company:

We are a growth-oriented commercial real estate development firm specializing in industrial, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, and business park developments. Our team is focused on creating high-quality industrial assets through strategic acquisitions, innovative development solutions, and disciplined execution.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Industrial Real Estate Development to work hand in hand with the VP of Real Estate to grow our development platform and drive project execution from acquisition through stabilization.

General position summary:

The Director of Industrial Real Estate Development is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, entitling, developing, and delivering industrial real estate projects. This leadership role oversees the entire development lifecycle while managing internal teams, consultants, contractors, municipalities, capital partners, and brokers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial development, strong financial and analytical skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and a proven track record of successfully delivering industrial projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Development Leadership
• Help manage the company's industrial development initiatives and growth strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new development, redevelopment, and acquisition opportunities
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of industrial projects
• Evaluate market opportunities and competitive developments
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and business expansion efforts
• Land Acquisition & Due Diligence
• Source land and development opportunities
• Conduct acquisition analysis and feasibility reviews
• Manage due diligence processes including: Environmental assessments Geotechnical investigations Utility capacity evaluations Survey and title reviews Regulatory and entitlement analyses Negotiate purchase agreements, consultant proposals, and other contracts needed
• Financial Analysis & Investment Management
• Work with the Leadership on project underwriting and financial modeling
• Evaluate project feasibility and risk profiles
• Prepare investment committee presentations and recommendations
• Develop and manage development budgets and capital expenditures
• Monitor project profitability and financial performance
• Entitlement & Municipal Coordination
• Lead rezoning, entitlement, permitting, and site approval efforts
• Maintain relationships with municipalities, utility providers, planning agencies, and economic development organizations
• Represent the company at public hearings, planning commissions, and municipal meetings
• Manage external consultants and legal counsel during approval processes
• Project Oversight
• Oversee all phases of project design and construction
• Direct architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Review and approve contracts, change orders, and major project expenditures
• Lead project meetings and executive reporting
• Leasing & Tenant Coordination
• Collaborate with leasing teams on tenant requirements and market positioning
• Support build-to-suit opportunities and tenant negotiations
• Evaluate market demand and development timing strategies
• Assist with lease negotiations from a development perspective
• Specific Job Skills
• Strong understanding of land acquisition, entitlements, site development, capital planning, investment analysis
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with successful project execution experience
• Working experience with logistics facilities, distribution centers, manufacturing developments, industrial parks, build-to-suit developments
• Strong broker, municipal, consultant, contractor, and capital partner relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in strategic planning, financial modeling & analysis
• Ability to lead projects, coordinate teams
• Strong industrial development expertise
• Proven deal negotiation skills
• Solid capital markets knowledge
• Excellent public agency relationship management
• Construction oversight experience
• Strong risk management capabilities
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibilities
• Other Duties & Responsibilities: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Minimum 7 years of commercial real estate development experience

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing development teams

Proven experience developing industrial, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or business park projects

Travel:

Less than 25% required

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Operations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Planning/Organization:

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday. Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

No certification is required

Working Conditions:

Cubicle working environment. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Activity: Stand - Under 1/3 Time. Walk - Under 1/3 Time. Sit – Over 2/3 Time. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time. Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 Time. Climb or balance – None. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 Time. Talk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 Time. Taste or smear – 1/3 Time. Other Physical Activity Level: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Special Vision Requirements: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Suddath Companies moves people and businesses together with our group of privately-owned companies and family of brands, including Perdue and Phase Integration.

Our mission is to serve our customers, communities and each other with the highest level of care, making lives easier by delivering in the moments that matter. Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our values have been and continue to be at the foundation of everything we do.

They are: Trust We foster an environment of trust through our integrity, dependability and accountability. We fulfill our promises to each other and our customers. Innovation We look for ways to continuously improve our customer and employee experience by challenging the status quo, taking smart risks and learning from mistakes. Teamwork We collaborate through common goals as one team, welcoming the diversity of ideas, encouraging and supporting one another and celebrating contributions. Caring We show empathy in all that we do, operating with compassion and understanding. We promote a safe and healthy work environment. Agility We overcome challenges by being nimble and resilient, quickly accepting, driving and adapting to change.

The Suddath Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED