VP Industrial Development

Real Estate & Finance Talent Partner | Acquisitions, Development, Asset Management, Capital Markets & Accounting

Macdonald & Company has partnered with a well‑capitalized private industrial real estate platform to appoint a Vice President of Industrial Development based in Atlanta.

This is a strategic, origination‑focused role responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and securing new development opportunities across key growth markets in the Southeast. The position is suited to a driven dealmaker who thrives on building relationships, identifying off‑market land sites, and shaping development pipelines from concept through investment approval.

$/yr – $/yr

• Source and originate industrial development opportunities across core and emerging Southeast markets
• Maintain a strong network of brokers, landowners, tenants, and capital partners to identify off‑market deals
• Lead initial underwriting, feasibility, and investment committee materials for new opportunities
• Negotiate land purchase agreements, joint ventures, and development terms in collaboration with capital partners
• Partner with internal construction and asset management teams post‑closing to ensure alignment on business plans
• Stay ahead of market trends, tenant demand, and land pricing to inform pipeline strategy
• Represent the platform’s brand, integrity, and investment philosophy in the marketplace

• 8+ years of industrial real estate development experience
• Proven track record sourcing or closing industrial land or development transactions
• Deep understanding of industrial market dynamics, site selection, and deal structuring
• Strong financial acumen with ability to lead underwriting and investment analysis
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously and drive growth
• Established relationships across the broker, tenant, and landowner community in Atlanta and the Southeast

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in learning more, submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Director

Full‑time

Management and Project Management