VP of Land Development

alphanumeric; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Capital is seeking a VP of Land Development to lead end-to-end execution of a multi-phase global real estate vision, including remote/off-grid and coastal luxury sites. You will build and lead a high-performance PM team, coordinate design, permitting, and buildout, and report to the founder with direct interaction with UHNWI stakeholders.

This leadership role demands speed, strong budgeting, and accountability across geographies, with up to 50% international travel to sites in diverse

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in construction or real estate development.
• Experience managing active job sites with complex challenges (off-grid/remote).
• Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record from design through build with scope, schedule, and execution ownership.
• Strong written and verbal communication, data-backed reporting.
• Familiarity with collaborative PM tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle execution of multiple design-build projects, including off-grid, modular, and coastal luxury sites.
• Build and manage a team of project managers and coordinators, assigning projects by location.
• Oversee phases from scope and design coordination through permitting, infrastructure, and buildout.
• Coordinate infrastructure development including power, marine access, water/septic, utilities.
• Drive budget discipline, evaluate vendor contracts, adjust scope to preserve value.
• Implement project controls, reporting systems, and workflows for visibility and escalation.
• Interface with architects, engineers, consultants, and permitting authorities across jurisdictions.
• Communicate with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, managing expectations and discretion.

Skills

Pace-driven executor

Hands-on Builder

Execution-focused Leader

Systems Thinker

Accountable Operator

Strategic Translator

Field & Finance Communicator

Luxury Client-Caliber

Design-Build Mindset

Tools

Smartsheet

Google Sheets

Job description

At Elevation Capital, we invest in bold ideas and people that chart the course for a brighter future

Job Details

Executive Office

VP of Land Development , Posted:4/15/2025
Job Description Job ID#: 358
Job Category: Executive Office

VP OF LAND DEVELOPMENT - REMOTE WORK FROM HOME WITH TRAVEL

ABOUT US

Elevation Capital is a group of internationally impactful companies spanning consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, real estate, non-profit, and venture funding. Run by a highly entrepreneurial self-made founder, and supported by a team of highly capable executives across business units, the business operates globally with interests in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. With wholly owned companies in various growth stages and an expanding investment portfolio, this group collectively serves a global vision to create an evolved world where humanity reaches its highest potential. Our mission is to create and deploy capital for a better world. To learn more, please visit: elevationcapital.vc

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As VP of Land Development, you will lead end-to-end execution of a multi-phase global real estate vision focused on creating resilient, high-design retreats in remote and coastal environments. Reporting directly to the Operating Partner and working closely with the Founder, you will build and lead the project execution function - managing site-level construction, hiring and developing a high-performance PM team, and coordinating design, permitting, infrastructure, and buildout across diverse sites. You will work closely with UHNWI stakeholders, aligning development execution with their elevated expectations and lifestyle-driven investment goals. You'll thrive in a high-urgency, design-build environment where expectations exceed industry norms and deadlines often seem impossible - because speed is the mandate, not the exception. You'll move fluidly between strategy and execution - translating vision into concrete scope, sequencing activity across locations, enforcing timelines and budgets, and holding vendors and internal stakeholders accountable to world-class standards. Sites range from remote off-grid builds with helicopter-only access, to modular residential installs, to complex coastal luxury developments requiring local labor and marine coordination. This is a high-pressure, high-impact role for a development leader who thrives on momentum, owns outcomes, and delivers excellence regardless of geography, terrain, or obstacles.

WHO YOU ARE

• Pace-Driven Executor - Energized by timelines that feel impossible to others. Excels in environments where speed is a competitive advantage and project velocity is non-negotiable.
• Hands-on Builder - Brings a strong foundation in field construction or GC operations. Understands the real-world mechanics of getting things built in tough environments.
• Execution-Focused Leader - Thrives in pushing high-velocity projects forward. Knows how to prioritize, plan, and align teams for consistent progress.
• Systems Thinker - Brings clarity to chaos. Designs playbooks, processes, and frameworks that allow complex projects to run smoothly.
• Accountable Operator - Holds contractors, consultants, and team members to deadlines, budgets, and execution standards. Doesn't accept excuses.
• Strategic Translator - Works directly with the founder and executive team to interpret vision, define scope, and turn abstract ideas into tangible project phases.
• Field + Finance Communicator - Moves easily between site-level coordination and board-level reporting. Keeps leadership informed and problems surfaced early.
• Luxury Client-Caliber Professional - Comfortable working directly with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), adapting to their elevated expectations, discretion standards, and sophisticated design and investment preferences.
• Design-Build Mindset - Understands how to lead both the design and build sides of a project. Seamlessly integrates vision, aesthetics, and construction feasibility into every phase of development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full-cycle execution of multiple design-build development projects, including off-grid, modular, and coastal luxury sites
• Build and manage a team of project managers and coordinators, assigning projects based on specialization and location
• Directly oversee project phases from scope and design coordination through permitting, infrastructure, vertical construction, and closeout
• Coordinate infrastructure development including power systems, marine access, water/septic, and site-level utilities
• Drive budget discipline - tracking costs, evaluating vendor contracts, and adjusting scope as needed to preserve value
• Implement project controls, reporting systems, and execution workflows to ensure schedule visibility and issue escalation
• Serve as the senior development liaison to architects, engineers, consultants, and permitting authorities across multiple jurisdictions
• Interface directly with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), translating vision into execution while managing expectations, timelines, and discretion with the highest level of professionalism
• Drive execution under accelerated timelines, navigating challenges and compressing delivery schedules to meet ambitious project milestones
• Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and solve operational challenges to maintain momentum across all sites
• Travel required internationally (up to 50%) to job sites in various undisclosed locations which include but are not limited to Vancouver, BC, Caribbean, and the United States.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 7-10+ years of experience in construction or real estate development, with a background in field operations, PM leadership, and infrastructure-heavy sites
• Experience managing active job sites with complex logistical, permitting, or utility challenges - such as off-grid or remote access builds
• Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects with different scopes, contractors, and stakeholder groups
• Proven track record leading capital projects from design through build, with full ownership of scope, schedule, and execution.
• Track record of leading both internal teams and external trades with accountability, urgency, and clarity
• Demonstrated ability to bring order to unstructured or high-growth environments - building systems that scale while keeping execution tight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep the founder and executive team informed through structured, data-backed reporting
• Familiarity with collaborative PM tools (Smartsheet, Google Sheets, etc.) and a willingness to implement software systems that improve team performance

COMPENSATION

This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and significant opportunities for career growth within Starlight Development. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid time off, and participation in the company's profit-sharing program.