Vice President, Development

Job Location:

Corporate Indianapolis

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Purpose:

This position is responsible for managing retail and/or mixed‑use retail focused real estate redevelopment and expansion projects within the Simon portfolio.

The successful candidate will partner with various internal and external stakeholders to successfully implement multifaceted real‑estate development projects. The candidate must be willing to travel to assigned locations and participate in public entitlement efforts at municipal hearings.

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of development opportunities and report to executive management.
• Lead the preparation of the development program on selected properties based on planning, site and zoning analysis, environmental requirements, economic considerations, and due diligence.
• Interface and negotiate with governmental jurisdictions on entitlement and zoning issues.
• Coordinate project teams consisting of architects, engineers, attorneys, leasing agents, property management, tenant coordination, and others to facilitate project delivery.
• Coordinate with various departments to evaluate financial viability, constructability, and marketability of development project alternatives.
• Manage the creation of project budgets and expenditures of committed funds in accordance with company procedures.
• Address zoning or approval related matters, associated mall renovation efforts, redevelopments, under‑utilized space reuse, peripheral parcels, and strategic planning for existing properties.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to Senior Management as required.
• Serve as Simon’s public representative for development projects, including council and planning commission meetings, community workshops, industry events, and presentations to potential tenants, partners, elected leaders, and community groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, architecture, urban planning, engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree in Business/Real Estate or Urban Planning with a financial foundation desirable.
• Experienced development professional with substantial retail and/or mixed‑use experience. Eight to ten years of demonstrated experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant legal agreements such as REAs and CC&Rs for major multi‑component projects; ability to work with and communicate with investment partners, anchor and major retailer tenants, and third‑party owners.
• Knowledge and experience leading entitlement efforts.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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