Vice President, Real Estate Development

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Generous employee referral program

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Vice President of Real Estate Development to lead development and acquisition efforts in Texas. The role focuses on sourcing opportunities, building a strong pipeline, and advancing projects from diligence through closing.

Remote - US-based candidates; compensation range $160,000–$200,000 annually. Requires deep market relationships, sharp financial skills, and strategic leadership to drive growth across Texas markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, or business development with proven deal sourcing in Texas.
• Established network with Texas landowners, brokers, municipalities, and capital partners.
• Experience overseeing all phases of development projects including acquisition, entitlement, design, and construction.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ARGUS Enterprise is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new development and acquisition opportunities in Texas.
• Build a pipeline of off-market opportunities through key industry relationships.
• Lead due diligence for acquisitions, assessing risk and feasibility.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in Texas real estate.
• Work with the investment analysis team on financial models and underwriting.
• Represent the company at industry events to enhance brand presence.
• Coordinate with internal teams to advance projects from sourcing to closing.
• Monitor local regulations impacting development in Texas markets.
• Set annual business development goals and strategy.

Skills

10+ years CRE experience in TX

Texas real estate network

Development project management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate/finance/business

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

ARGUS Enterprise

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Real Estate Development to join the team of a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space.
This leader will oversee development and acquisition efforts in Texas, with a focus on sourcing new opportunities, building a strong pipeline, and advancing projects from early diligence through closing.
The role partners closely with investment analysis, internal development teams, and external stakeholders to evaluate feasibility, manage risk, and support business growth in key Texas markets.
Success in this position will require deep market relationships, strong financial and negotiation skills, and the ability to shape annual strategy for a high-impact development platform.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new development and acquisition opportunities in Texas
• Build a pipeline of off-market opportunities through key industry relationships
• Lead due diligence for acquisitions, assessing risk and feasibility
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in Texas real estate
• Work with the investment analysis team on financial models and underwriting
• Represent the company at industry events to enhance brand presence
• Coordinate with internal teams to advance projects from sourcing to closing
• Monitor local regulations impacting development in Texas markets
• Set annual business development goals and strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field; graduate degree preferred
• 10+ years in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, or business development with proven deal sourcing in Texas
• Established network with Texas landowners, brokers, municipalities, and capital partners
• Experience overseeing all phases of development projects including acquisition, entitlement, design, and construction
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with ARGUS Enterprise is a plus
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and travel as needed

Benefits

• 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Paid maternity leave
• Generous employee referral program

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.