EVP of Pipeline of Construction

Evergreen Real Estate Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Real Estate Group is seeking an EVP Pipeline and Construction to lead an integrated operating platform that connects acquisitions, development, asset management and construction. You will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle for ~15 deals per year, from acquisition through stabilized operations.

The role requires senior leadership, resource allocation discipline, and a proven ability to scale construction and development operations while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Construction Management or related field.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years in real estate operations with development, construction, asset management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive ownership of pipeline, 15–20 projects annually from acquisition to stabilized operations.
• Align cross‑functional teams across development, acquisitions, construction, and asset management.
• Drive EOS implementation and quarterly planning to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Standardize processes, dashboards, and stage‑gate governance across all development teams.
• Allocate resources and resolve conflicts to keep progress on schedule and budget.
• Oversee handoffs between development, construction, and asset management to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Operational excellence

Leadership

EOS/operating system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Business/Construction

MBA preferred

Tools

Budgeting tools

Performance tracking systems

EOS tools

Job description

Job Summary

The EVP Pipeline and Construction is responsible for building and leading an integrated, high-performing operating platform that connects acquisitions, development, asset management and construction functions. This role owns the performance of the enterprise's "pipeline", the end-to-end integrity of approximately 15 deals per year, from acquisition through development, construction, lease-up, and stabilized operations.

This role is the senior executive accounting for cross‑functional execution. The EVP allocates resources and resolves conflict across business units, bringing an owner's mindset to risk and reward. Success is defined by predictable growth, operational excellence in construction, clean project stabilization, operating teams prepared to scale, and business unit objectives coordinated in service of long‑term portfolio performance while exemplifying Evergreen’s core values. The EVP Pipeline and Construction is successful when the enterprise grows predictably, projects stabilize cleanly, and business unit objectives are coordinated in service of long‑term performance.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Partner with the CEO’s direct reports as the executive leadership team translating vision into execution and provide candid feedback on feasibility, capacity, and trade‑offs.


• Build the infrastructure required to scale consistently and reliably into the 10-year vision, handling increasing deal volume without loss of execution quality.


• Represent the Pipeline business to the board and other external stakeholders as requested by the CEO.

Pipeline Leadership & Execution

• Ensure the heads of Development, Acquisitions, Construction, and Asset Management, are clear on expectations and have the tools to succeed.


• Drive the team to achieve the EOS V/TO goals, scaling construction and development operations to meet annual delivery targets of 15-20 projects.


• Own the full lifecycle of projects from deal identification through stabilized operations.


• Translate CEO-level growth objectives into executable plans.


• Ensure that pipeline decisions reflect full lifecycle economics, not deal-level optimization.


• Ensure each project is delivered on time, on budget, to quality standards, and achieve timely stabilization.


• Ensure development supports long-term operational efficiency and asset performance.


• Ensure assets meet or exceed underwriting projections.


• Design and enforce a standardized stage-gate process: contract, due diligence, entitlement/construction, stabilization, and handoff applied uniformly across all four development teams, with clear "definition of done" criteria required to advance at each gate.


• Standardize LPA agreement terms, reporting formats, and information-sharing protocols across acquisitions, development, senior housing, and West.


• Serve as a second set of eyes on active deals, reviewing progress and flagging risk early to prevent costly gaps.


• Own handoff execution between development, construction, and asset management, eliminating communication breakdowns at stage transitions.


• Lead recurring cross-functional pipeline reviews to surface stalled deals and drive resolution.


• Build and maintain a shared system of record / dashboard providing real-time deal status visibility to the CEO, developers, construction, and asset management.


• Oversee the transition of stabilized properties to property management, ensuring clean data and knowledge transfer.


• Direct resource allocation and conflict resolution to keep progress on track.

EOS Leadership & Organization Alignment

• Ensure EOS implementation and ongoing execution through the 6 Key Components.


• Facilitate Level 10 (L10) leadership meetings.


• Drive accountability through scorecards, Rocks, and measurable outcomes.


• Lead quarterly and annual planning processes.

Cross-Functional Integration

• Align acquisitions, development, and construction teams on underwriting assumptions, scope, and execution plans.


• Ensure structured transition protocols exist from construction completion through stabilization.


• Eliminate silos and drive collaboration across departments.

Operational Excellence & Process Standardization

• Ensure SOPs exist where needed and are consistently enforced.


• Ensure the organization has real-time visibility into budgets, timelines, and performance.


• Drive continuous improvement.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead by living out our Core Values and expect the same from others.


• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.


• Build a culture of accountability, execution, and collaboration.


• Address and solve organizational challenges quickly and decisively.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful delivery of 15–20 projects annually (on time, on budget, and stabilized).


• Stabilization timelines.


• EOS execution effectiveness.


• Team alignment and execution effectiveness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field required.


• Master’s degree (MBA or related) preferred.


• 10–15+ years of experience in real estate operations, with significant exposure to:


• Real Estate Development.


• Multifamily construction.


• Property and asset management.


• Proven track record of scaling operations and managing high project volume.


• Experience implementing and leading EOS or similar operating systems preferred.


• Deep understanding of the full real estate lifecycle.


• Strong leadership and organizational design experience.


• Experience implementing systems, processes, and performance management frameworks.


• Proven track record of assembling and leading successful teams.


• Work experience with EOS a plus.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required.

Technical & Physical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in project management, financial analysis, and performance tracking systems.


• Ability to interpret financial statements, budgets, and operational KPIs.


• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Skills

• Strategic & Systems Thinking – Designs and implements scalable operating systems that support portfolio growth and long-term performance.


• Operational Execution & Accountability – Drives disciplined execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to standard.


• Cross-Functional Leadership – Aligns teams across acquisitions, development, construction, asset management, and property management to operate as one cohesive platform.


• EOS Leadership & Organizational Discipline – Leads with clarity and accountability using EOS tools, including Rocks, scorecards, and structured planning.


• Financial & Performance Acumen – Uses data, KPIs, and financial insights to drive asset performance, improve NOI, and inform strategic decisions.


• Leadership & Talent Development – Builds and develops high-performing teams; sets clear expectations, coaches effectively, and holds leaders accountable.


• Change Management & Continuous Improvement – Leads organizational change; identifies inefficiencies, removes bottlenecks, and continuously improves systems, processes, and performance.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position is primarily based in a professional office environment with a mix of on-site and remote work, as business needs require.


• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods of time.


• May require occasional lifting of up to 15–20 pounds (e.g., files, materials, or equipment).


• Occasional travel to property sites, development projects, and construction locations.


• Ability to walk properties and construction sites, with stairs and uneven terrain.