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Vice President of Development - Retail - Houston, TX

Houston, Texas Permanent USD110,000 - USD240,000 per year View Job Description
The Vice President of Development will oversee and lead development projects within the Construction department, ensuring their successful execution from inception to completion. This role is based in Houston, TX, and requires a proactive, strategic thinker with a strong background in business services and construction.
  • Lead growth strategy with real autonomy and senior-level impact
  • Strong pay, bonus upside, and long-term profit participation

About Our Client

A market-leading, data-driven real estate investment and development platform focused on high-growth regions. The business combines deep sector expertise with advanced analytics to identify and deliver institutional-quality retail projects, offering a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with strong leadership and a track record of scalable success.

Job Description

The Vice President of Development will report to the Head of Development and play a pivotal role in shaping growth strategy while overseeing deal execution and delivery.

  • Define and execute regional growth strategies across key high-growth markets
  • Originate development opportunities through established retailer relationships
  • Lead negotiations on letters of intent and development agreements
  • Manage and mentor Development Managers, fostering a high-performing team
  • Oversee project delivery to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, asset management, and technology teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, retailers, and local authorities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Vice President of Development role, we are seeking:

  • 10-15+ years' experience in retail real estate development, with a focus on single-tenant or essential retail assets
  • Demonstrated track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing development deals
  • Established network of retailer contacts (e.g., grocery, convenience, fuel, and essential retail operators)
  • Strong leadership experience with the ability to scale and manage teams
  • Excellent financial acumen and commercial negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to execute projects from site selection through to delivery
  • Highly entrepreneurial, strategic, and relationship-driven mindset

What's on Offer

  • Highly competitive base salary (circa $180,000+ depending on experience)
  • Attractive deal-based incentives and performance-related bonuses
  • Long-term participation in project success through profit-sharing structures
  • Opportunity to lead and scale a high-growth platform in a dynamic environment
  • Significant career progression within a forward-thinking, technology-enabled real estate business



If you are interested in this opportunity apply today or reach out to Chase Smith at Michael Page

Contact
Chase Smith
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7048736

Job summary

Sector
Real Estate
Sub Sector
Property Development & Consultancy
Industry
Property
Location
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chase Smith
Job Reference
JN-062026-7048736