VP of Construction\Development

Role Summary

The Vice President of Development is a strategic and executional leader responsible for planning, managing, and delivering all capital improvement and new development projects across a multi-state portfolio of RV/MH properties. This role oversees land planning, permitting, contractor management, and capital budgeting, ensuring projects meet design standards, deadlines, and ROI targets. The VP of Development will be instrumental in shaping the future footprint of our communities by delivering high-quality homesites, amenities, and infrastructure upgrades aligned with our mission: People Matter.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Develop and oversee long-term development roadmaps for all properties

• Identify assess new development opportunities (expansion pads, infill programs, new acquisitions)

• Collaborate with President, Sales, and Operations to prioritize projects by ROI and strategic value

Project Management & Execution

• Lead phases of development: design, entitlements, budgeting, construction, close-out

• Direct external consultants, engineers, architects, and general contractors

• Oversee project schedules and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Permitting & Compliance

• Manage municipal relationships, zoning approvals, and regulatory compliance

• Secure building permits, utility interconnects, and occupancy approvals

• Monitor code changes and environmental regulations in AZ, CA, and MI

Budgeting & Capital Planning

• Own and manage CapEx budgets across all properties

• Evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and track cost-to-complete

• Support lender, investor, and internal reporting needs

Leadership & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with VP of Operations, Finance, and Sales teams

• Develop a small but high-performance development and construction team as the company grows

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• % of Projects Delivered On-Time and On-Budget

• ROI on Development Projects

• CapEx Forecast Accuracy

• Time to Entitlement / Permit

• Site Expansion Capacity Added (units or acres)

• Vendor Performance Ratings

Performance Bonus:

• Up to 30% of base salary ($42,000–$52,500/year), based on:

• Timely and budget-conscious project delivery

• Successful permitting/entitlements

• Strategic contribution to NOI growth and property expansion

Ideal Candidate Background

• 8 years experience in land development, construction, or CapEx-heavy property management (RV/MH, multifamily, or resort/hospitality preferred)

• Proven success leading end-to-end development projects ($2M–$20M scale)

• Deep understanding of zoning, utilities, entitlements, and contractor negotiation

• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to coordinate across departments

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Mgmt, Urban Planning or related (PE license a plus)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $42,000 - $52,500