Vice President of Development - Industrial

Macdonald & Company is proud to partner with a rapidly growing, institutionally backed industrial real estate investment and development platform to appoint a Partner to lead Industrial Acquisitions & Development across the Southeast region. Our client is a privately held firm headquartered in the Miami, FL, specializing in industrial, IOS, and light industrial aggregation strategies. With assets under management approaching $200M and a strong track record of successful exits, the firm is emerging as a market-leading player in the modern industrial space. This is a rare opportunity to join as a true leader, shaping acquisition strategy, building market presence, and driving development execution in high-growth metro areas across the Southeast. Role Overview Based in a Southeastern market, the Vice President of Acquisitions and Development will lead the firm's acquisition pipeline and development execution for industrial and warehouse projects, responsible for full-cycle development from sourcing, entitlement and delivery. Working alongside senior leadership, this role will build and manage regional sourcing infrastructure, broker networks, and cross-functional execution teams, while further establishing the firm's reputation as a market-leading industrial platform. Key Responsibilities Strategic Acquisitions & Portfolio Origination Develop and lead acquisition strategy targeting distribution & warehousing aggregation. Drive off-market deal sourcing through established broker and owner relationships. Underwrite and evaluate market dynamics vs. comps, vacancy, and leasing trends. Prepare investment committee memoranda, present opportunities, and negotiate LOIs and PSAs. Development & Execution Leadership Lead ground-up warehouse development, including site acquisition, entitlement, permitting, and municipal interface. Manage construction processes and partner selection, coordinate with leasing and property management teams. Oversee due diligence and close coordination with asset management for financial reporting and oversight. Operational Infrastructure & SOPs Establish and refine SOPs, pipeline management, comps tracking, underwriting processes. Build and maintain acquisition databases and market intelligence dashboards to support investment decisions. Team & Collaboration Lead regional hiring (leasing brokers, PMs, analysts) and mentor a high-performing acquisitions and development team. Collaborate with national leadership, asset management, and capital partners to align on opportunities and execution. Candidate Profile Experience & Strategy Minimum 3 years of progressive experience sourcing, underwriting, and executing industrial acquisitions and ground-up development, preferably within the Southeast or Sun Belt markets. Proven success in distribution, warehousing, cold storage or light industrial asset classes. Execution & Technical Skills Strong financial modeling expertise (Excel, Argus); ability to confidently negotiate LOIs, PSAs, and loan documents. Deep understanding of entitlement processes, local permitting, and municipal approvals. Market Intellect & Communication Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging brokers, owners, municipalities, and investment committees. Ability to distill market fundamentals into actionable investment strategies.