Dalfen Industrial · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President Development
Dallas, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expDalfen Industrial is one of the largest private equity owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate. The Senior Vice President of Development & Construction will lead the execution of ground-up industrial real estate developments across the company’s portfolio, overseeing the full development lifecycle and managing teams and consultants.
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Responsibilities
Oversee entitlement processes including zoning, site plan approvals, variances, and coordination with municipalities and governing agencies
Partner with acquisitions and capital markets teams on underwriting, feasibility analysis, and development strategy
Identify and mitigate entitlement, construction, and schedule risks throughout the development process
Provide executive oversight of construction activities across multiple projects and markets
Manage, mentor, and hold accountable Construction Project Managers and Development Managers
Oversee design development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and value engineering
Ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements
Lead the selection and management of architects, engineers, general contractors, and key consultants
Build, lead, and scale high-performing development and construction teams
Establish best practices, systems, and reporting standards for consistent execution
Foster a collaborative, results-driven culture focused on accountability and performance
Oversee development budgets, GMP negotiations, and cost controls
Review and approve change orders, contracts, and major development expenditures
Partner with senior leadership to align development strategy with overall company objectives
Support investor, lender, and partner relationships as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial real estate development and construction
Significant experience delivering ground-up, speculative and build-to-suit industrial projects
Proven background in merchant building environments with a developer, owner-operator, or institutional platform
Demonstrated experience managing entitlement processes across multiple jurisdictions
Experience leading and overseeing Development Managers and Construction Project Managers
Deep understanding of industrial building types, including warehouse, distribution, logistics, and light manufacturing
Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Highly analytical with strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk-management capabilities
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with municipalities, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, execution-focused approach
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, or a related field
Preferred
Advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus
Company
Dalfen Industrial
Dalfen Industrial is a real estate company that specializes in acquiring, developing and managing industrial real estate.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Max Gagliardi, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
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