Vice President Real Estate Consulting- Senior Living

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Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll shape the future of senior living real estate, guiding clients through every stage of development with strategic vision and financial expertise.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead and support clients in development advisory roles, focusing on senior living real estate positioning, financial analysis, project budgeting, acquisitions, dispositions, development strategy, due diligence, entitlements, project feasibility, and partnerships.
• Manage and coordinate real estate developments, communicating effectively with developers, brokers, lenders, and third-party service providers to resolve issues and ensure project success.
• Evaluate and assess market research to determine senior living demand and growth opportunities.
• Perform financial modeling for new construction and expansion projects, including proformas and benchmark analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for clients.
• Assist clients with upfront strategy, economic development, and operational opportunities, including highest and best use studies, planning, and economic impact analysis.
• Manage client relationships, project schedules, and deliverables, ensuring exceptional client service and successful project completion.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits, interacting with top-level management to gather and assess critical information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Development, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of real estate investment, development, or consulting experience, with a strong focus on senior living real estate.
• Experience with end-to-end real estate development, including economic development incentives and complex financing structures.
• Proficiency in Excel-based financial modeling and strong technical aptitude with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects throughout their lifecycle while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Willingness to travel as needed, with approximately 25% overnight travel.
• Must reside in Chicago or Detroit, or be willing to relocate.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40‑hour work week.

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk‑free firm (hey, nobody’s perfect) with a world‑class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities. At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in‑person model. We believe that face‑to‑face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize—and celebrate—our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed.

This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse…