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VP OF LAND DEVELOPMENT REMOTE WORK FROM HOME WITH TRAVELABOUT USElevation Capital is a group of internationally impactful companies spanning consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, real estate, non-profit, and venture funding. Run by a highly entrepreneurial self-made founder, and supported by a team of highly capable executives across business units, the business operates globally with interests in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. With wholly owned companies in various growth stages and an expanding investment portfolio, this group collectively serves a global vision to create an evolved world where humanity reaches its highest potential. Our mission is to create and deploy capital for a better world.To learn more, please visit: elevationcapital.vcWHAT YOULL DOAs VP of Land Development, you will lead end-to-end execution of a multi-phase global real estate vision focused on creating resilient, high-design retreats in remote and coastal environments - including ongoing projects in the Bahamas, Canada, and a small off-grid ranch in Arizona. Working closely with the Founder, you will build and lead the project execution function managing site-level construction, hiring and developing a high-performance PM team, and coordinating design, permitting, infrastructure, and buildout across diverse sites.You will work closely with UHNWI stakeholders, aligning development execution with their elevated expectations and lifestyle-driven investment goals. Youll thrive in a high-urgency, design-build environment where expectations exceed industry norms and deadlines often seem impossible because speed is the mandate, not the exception.Youll move fluidly between strategy and execution translating vision into concrete scope, sequencing activity across locations, enforcing timelines and budgets, and holding vendors and internal stakeholders accountable to world-class standards. Sites range from off-grid builds with helicopter-only access, to technology-enabled modular homes, to complex luxury developments across multiple countries requiring local labor and regulatory navigation.WHO YOU AREPace-Driven Executor Energized by timelines that feel impossible to others. Excels in environments where speed is a competitive advantage and project velocity is non-negotiable.Hands-on Builder Brings a strong foundation in field construction or GC operations. Understands the real-world mechanics of getting things built in tough environments.Execution-Focused Leader Thrives in pushing high-velocity projects forward. Knows how to prioritize, plan, and align teams for consistent progress.Systems Thinker Brings clarity to chaos. Designs playbooks, processes, and frameworks that allow complex projects to run smoothly.Accountable Operator Holds contractors, consultants, and team members to deadlines, budgets, and execution standards. Doesnt accept excuses.Strategic Translator Works directly with the founder and executive team to interpret vision, define scope, and turn abstract ideas into tangible project phases.Field + Finance Communicator Moves easily between site-level coordination and board-level reporting. Keeps leadership informed and problems surfaced early.Luxury Client-Caliber Professional Comfortable working directly with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), adapting to their elevated expectations, discretion standards, and sophisticated design and investment preferences.Design-Build Mindset Understands how to lead both the design and build sides of a project. Seamlessly integrates vision, aesthetics, and construction feasibility into every phase of development.RESPONSIBILITIESLead full-cycle execution of multiple design-build development projects, including off-grid, modular, and coastal luxury sites across international jurisdictionsCoordinate complex development efforts in the Bahamas, Canada, and Arizona, including remote utility, tech-forward systems, and jurisdiction-specific permittingBuild and manage a team of project managers and coordinators, assigning projects based on specialization and locationDirectly oversee project phases from scope and design coordination through permitting, infrastructure, vertical construction, and closeoutCoordinate infrastructure development including power systems, marine access, water/septic, and site-level utilitiesDrive budget discipline tracking costs, evaluating vendor contracts, and adjusting scope as needed to preserve valueImplement project controls, reporting systems, and execution workflows to ensure schedule visibility and issue escalationServe as the senior development liaison to architects, engineers, consultants, and permitting authorities across multiple jurisdictionsInterface directly with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), translating vision into execution while managing expectations, timelines, and discretion with the highest level of professionalismDrive execution under accelerated timelines, navigating challenges and compressing delivery schedules to meet ambitious project milestonesProactively identify risks, remove blockers, and solve operational challenges to maintain momentum across all sitesTravel required internationally (up to 50%) to job sites in various locations which include but are not limited to Vancouver, BC, Caribbean, and the United States.WHAT YOULL BRING710+ years of experience in construction or real estate development, with a background in field operations, PM leadership, and infrastructure-heavy sitesExperience managing active job sites with complex logistical, permitting, or utility challenges such as off-grid or remote access buildsProven ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects with different scopes, contractors, and stakeholder groupsProven 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 clarityDemonstrated ability to bring order to unstructured or high-growth environments building systems that scale while keeping execution tightStrong written and verbal communication skills to keep the founder and executive team informed through structured, data-backed reportingFamiliarity with collaborative PM tools (Smartsheet, Google Sheets, etc.) and a willingness to implement software systems that improve team performance