Strategic Industrial Development Director

Govig & Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Govig & Associates is seeking a Director of Development for an industrial real estate organization. The role leads end-to-end development activities across the Mountain South, including site pursuit, due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction of industrial facilities.

This senior position requires a highly energetic, collaborative professional with strong technical expertise, solid judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Development, Capital Deployment, and Market

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in local industrial development, land municipal approvals, and construction.
• Ability to travel about 20%-40% of the time.
• Experience leading build-to-suit projects and coordination with customers.
• Experience with entitlement processes in the above market locations.
• Willingness to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development activities across the Mountain South, including site pursuit, due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction of industrial facilities.
• Coordinate and monitor all facets of the development process with Development, Capital Deployment, and Market Operations teams.
• Evaluate land and building acquisitions with Investment Officer.
• Hire and manage design professionals and consultants; plan, schedule, and budget development activities.
• Lead entitlements, permitting, and approvals from acquisition through completion.
• Provide pre-construction estimating, manage procurement of permits, and oversee on-site progress, safety, and quality inspections.
• Communicate project status to Market Officers; develop budgets and manage risks across BTS and speculative developments.
• Direct teams of consultants and contractors and respond to BTS or leasing RFPs with site/floor plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Establish regular development meetings and ensure customer satisfaction and milestone achievement.
• Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost efficiency; drive lean construction initiatives.

Skills

Civil/Construction Mgmt

Cross-functional Leadership

Travel readiness

BIM experience

Education

BS in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Govig & Associates is seeking a Director of Development for an industrial real estate organization. The role leads end-to-end development activities across the Mountain South, including site pursuit, due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction of industrial facilities.

This senior position requires a highly energetic, collaborative professional with strong technical expertise, solid judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Development, Capital Deployment, and Market