VP Development - Acquisitions

Do you want a career where you are empowered to make a difference while working for a company named to Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" and People's "Companies that Care" ...all in a flexible, hybrid/remote office environment in Baltimore, MD?

Brightview Senior Living is seeking a results-driven Vice President of Development - Acquisitions to lead the identification, negotiation, and execution of new senior housing development opportunities. This senior leadership role is responsible for building a robust pipeline aligned with Brightview's strategic growth goals, navigating complex regulatory environments, securing land contracts and financial incentives, and guiding projects through entitlement and development. The VP will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget-while upholding Brightview's STARS principles of Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation, and Success.

• Excels in building a pipeline of development opportunities consistent with Brightview's business objectives and risk profile.
• Negotiate and secure land contracts, tax incentives such as PILOTs (Payments in Lieu of Taxes), TIFs (Tax Increment Financing), and Assessment Agreements to optimize project financial performance.
• Work closely with local, state, and federal agencies to acquire final approvals and infrastructure-related permissions.
• Manage the development process in order to efficiently and effectively minimize the use of Brightview's working capital without jeopardizing the success and timeliness of the project's profitable completion.
• Coordinate with legal teams, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure compliance with zoning, site plan, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Project Management team to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver projects on time and within financial parameters.
• Facilitate negotiations with property owners, municipalities, and utility companies to secure easements.
• Oversee community engagement efforts to address concerns and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing financial analysis to assess project viability, ensuring alignment with investment goals and financial structures.
• Provide leadership to internal teams and collaborate with external partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Partner with other Brightview departments on projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Investigate, create and structure new product ideas and variations of existing product types.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic goals and plans.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory issues, competitive issues, and other environmental factors that may influence our business.

The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. Offers will consider factors like experience, qualifications, location, community size (if relevant), certifications/training, etc. Brightview regularly reviews and adjusts compensation ranges.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a business discipline and ten years progressive real estate development/acquisitions experience; experience in senior living development not required.
• Exceptional analytical skills and a high sense of urgency to drive complex, often ambiguous, multi-year projects.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with wide range of business partners; ability to present effectively to large and/or sophisticated public audiences.
• Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to work with strict deadlines.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing consultant relationships.
• Ability to direct the work of others without a direct reporting relationship.

Discover the Brightview Senior Living Difference!

1. Dedicated to Excellence: We lead the industry with a passion for delivering top-notch services and groundbreaking care.

2. Embracing Community: Join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional growth, development and advancement.

3. Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors, contributing to their joy and well-being every day.

4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.

5. A Place to Flourish: Embrace diversity, foster innovation, and access the tools and resources for personal and professional growth. Join our vibrant team at Brightview Senior Living and be valued as an integral part of our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Brightview, we believe that diversity of thought, experience, perspective, and backgrounds makes us stronger. We welcome and celebrate all that makes us unique and we choose not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to the specific requirements of a particular role. We are, by choice and without question, an equal opportunity employer.