SVP, Development
Center Point
Oak Brook, IL · Posted November 12, 2026
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About the job
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The SVP, Development is responsible for all transactional procurement within the East Region. Direct responsibilities include broker and user interface and coordinating with development services to ensure project completion. This position reports directly to the Chief Development Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Thoroughly understands the dynamics of the market that are relevant to the successful execution of the company's strategy and the business plan for each development project, including market characteristics, trends and participants.
Partners with other members of the regional team in the origination, vetting, underwriting, due diligence and presentation of investments for approval.
Responds to all development deal opportunities, working closely with the brokerage and development communities.
Develops brokerage contacts by participating in real estate conferences, seminars and other networking activities.
Negotiates the economics and structure of the development deal, determines overall financial feasibility and triggers the underwriting process.
Presents proposed deals to the Executive Committee.
Manages the due diligence process, reconciling return measures and budget differences.
Keeps management current on all development deals, and their status, via the development pipeline.
Emphasis on sourcing new opportunities and replenishing the development pipeline.
Negotiates contracts from conception to completion, including tenant contracting.
Establishes and adheres to department budgets.
Involved with the tenant initiation process to ensure a smooth transition to asset management.
Acts in accordance with the values of the company and complies with all company processes and procedures.
Completes other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
12-15 years of proven expertise in industrial real estate development.
Knowledge of all regulatory requirements and authorities.
High degree of familiarity with environmental matters.
History of brownfield development.
Analytical and financial acumen.
Ability to negotiate lease transactions.
Ability to lead and manage others.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Flexible with respect to work schedule; able to travel when required.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
CenterPoint is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Qualified candidates will be contact regarding next steps in the recruiting process. CenterPoint offers employees a competitive compensation package with includes an annual target bonus, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and more.