VP of Development

Vaco has partnered with a client in the Indianapolis area to hire a VP of Development for a full time, direct hire opportunity.

This person can be based anywhere in the Midwest as long as they are willing to drive to Indy occasionally.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the development process from inception to closing, which includes, but is not limited to site identification, contract negotiations, entitlement work, underwriting, site design, relationship building / management with development and agency partners, etc.
• Prepare and submit financing packages including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Tax Exempt Bond, HUD financing and other soft financing as needed and / or rental subsidy applications.
• Determine geographical and financial feasibility of new real estate opportunities.
• Overseeing the asset management of AMC’s senior housing and affordable assisted living communities.
• Complete real estate analysis, including site visits, preliminary internal market studies and utility availability research.
• Coordinate third party due diligence reports.
• Perform, coordinate and / or lead pre-development work such as preliminary architectural and engineering issues, zoning issues, and local government support.
• Participate in the completion of zoning, development plan, and other required applications to municipalities.
• Calculate financial feasibility of proposed developments including initial pro forma analysis.
• Complete various reports to state housing finance agencies and other funding sources as required.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external third parties to successfully deliver projects.
• Oversee the asset management of AMC’s affordable assisted living communities (AALCs).
• Identify and oversee the execution of acquiring new properties.
• Participate in the vetting of general contractors during the bidding process for new building / rehabilitation projects.

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate, Finance, Investments or related, required
• 5-10 years’ experience preparing and submitting financing packages for various project types
• Self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision
• A team player with an ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions
• Low Income Housing Tax Credit application experience required
• Affordable Senior Housing Experience is highly preferred
• Excellent communication / interpersonal and listening skills
• Proficient computer, spreadsheet and math skills
• Must be available and able to travel

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.