Description

About Our Client:

Our client is a global collective of industry-defining companies spanning real estate, consumer goods, technology, hospitality, and philanthropic ventures. Their mission is to create and deploy capital for a better world. Operating across the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean, they build high-impact companies and visionary projects guided by purpose, precision, and entrepreneurial excellence.

They are seeking a VP of Land Development to lead the global execution of a bold, multi-phase real estate vision — crafting resilient, high-design retreats in some of the world’s most challenging and awe-inspiring environments. From off-grid helicopter-only sites to coastal luxury destinations, you will oversee end-to-end development across international locations. You’ll build the systems, hire and lead the team, and deliver world-class projects with speed, discipline, and uncompromising quality.

This is not a role for the cautious. It’s for a high-urgency, execution-driven builder who thrives under pressure, moves fluidly between boardrooms and build sites, and delivers exceptional results in unstructured, high-growth environments.

Who You Are:

  • Energized by compressed timelines and high-stakes goals.
  • Deep experience in construction, infrastructure, and development execution — not just oversight.
  • Comfortable turning founder vision into scalable systems and actionable plans.
  • Experienced in managing ultra-high-net-worth stakeholders with poise, clarity, and discretion.
  • Ready to lead teams and projects across diverse geographies with resilience and adaptability.
  • 7–10+ years of experience in construction or real estate development, with a background in field operations, PM leadership, and infrastructure-heavy sites
  • Experience managing active job sites with complex logistical, permitting, or utility challenges — such as off-grid or remote access builds
  • Proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects with different scopes, contractors, and stakeholder groups
  • Proven track record leading capital projects from design through build, with full ownership of scope, schedule, and execution.
  • Track record of leading both internal teams and external trades with accountability, urgency, and clarity
  • Demonstrated ability to bring order to unstructured or high-growth environments — building systems that scale while keeping execution tight
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to keep the founder and executive team informed through structured, data-backed reporting
  • Familiarity with collaborative PM tools (Smartsheet, Google Sheets, etc.) and a willingness to implement software systems that improve team performance

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design-build execution for remote/off-grid, modular, and coastal real estate developments.
  • Build and manage a team of PMs and specialists across international sites.
  • Oversee all project phases — from scoping and design through permitting, construction, and closeout.
  • Implement systems for budgeting, reporting, vendor accountability, and risk management.
  • Navigate complex permitting, marine logistics, utilities, and infrastructure challenges with confidence.
  • Work directly with UHNW stakeholders to align delivery with elevated lifestyle and investment standards.
  • Travel frequently to project sites across Vancouver, the Caribbean, U.S., and other confidential global locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary $180 – $250k BASE, performance-based incentives, and significant opportunities for career growth. Benefits include full medical coverage, paid time off, and participation in the company’s profit-sharing program.