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Elevation Capital · 7 hours ago

VP of Land Development

USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

Elevation Capital is a group of internationally impactful companies with a mission to create and deploy capital for a better world. As the VP of Land Development, you will lead the execution of global real estate projects, managing construction, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring high standards in a fast-paced environment.

ConsumerEnterpriseFinancial ServicesLogisticsVenture Capital

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

Qualification

Construction ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentProject Management LeadershipInfrastructure DevelopmentLuxury Client ManagementDesign-Build IntegrationSystems ThinkingAccountabilityHigh-Pressure ExecutionField Operations ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

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