Vice President, Retail Development ($236,500 - $321,700)

Irvine Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 237,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Irvine Company is seeking a seasoned Vice President, Retail Development to lead redevelopment and expansion efforts in the Irvine and Newport Beach areas. You will oversee all project phases, drive capital planning, and coordinate with leaders across the organization to maximize asset value.

The role requires strong leadership, deep CRE experience, and the ability to manage complex leasing and development processes with a focus on timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial real estate experience in development, project management or investments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project phases—from due diligence, entitlements, and design to construction—ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Direct design and construction processes, manage third-party contracts, schedules and on-site execution to meet design intent.
• Lead cross-functional teams across operations and construction from inception through lease-up.
• Coordinate tenant delivery requirements including TI coordination and store openings.
• Assist in developing leasing strategies and participate in LOI and lease negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Vice President, Retail Development ($236,500 - $321,700)

Date: Aug 20, 2026

Property: 110 INNOVATION (0009)

Location: Irvine, CA, 92613

Division: Retail (Retail)

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Retail Development will manage all phases of assigned projects, lead long-term capital planning to add asset value and collaborate closely with leaders across the organization. The primary focus for this role will be portfolio redevelopment and expansion in the Irvine and Newport Beach areas.

• Manage all project phases—from due diligence, entitlements, and design to construction—ensuring execution stays on schedule and within budget.
• Direct the design and construction processes, managing third-party contracts, schedules, and on-site execution to meet design intent.
• Lead internal cross-functional teams, including operations and construction, from project inception through lease-up.
• Coordinate tenant delivery requirements, including tenant improvement (TI) coordination and store openings.
• Assist in developing leasing strategies and actively participate in Letter of Intent (LOI) and lease negotiations, including work letter production.
• Partner with Finance to underwrite potential projects and present investment opportunities to leadership.
• Utilize market research to identify and pursue redevelopment opportunities within the existing portfolio to enhance asset value.
• Serve as the liaison for community stakeholders and city officials regarding development and entitlement efforts.
• Establish and maintain best practices for development reporting and project management.
• Lead, train, and mentor junior development associates.

Additional Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 15+ years of commercial real estate experience with expertise in development, project management, and/or investments.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:$236,500.00 -$321,700.00

Actual placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

• The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.

About Us:

Irvine Company Retail Properties (a division of Irvine Company) has created some of America’s most popular retail centers. Each of our 40 retail centers - including Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place, as well as neighborhood shopping centers like Woodbury Town Center in Irvine - is meticulously planned and ideally located to support the community it serves.

We take as much pride in our employee community as we do the communities we create. It’s an environment populated with talented and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.