Vice President, Land Development (Real Estate)

Silverado

Irvine, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Building Permits, Coaching, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Projects, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Financial Analysis, Firefighting, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Land Development, Land Use, Leadership, Legal, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Professional Services, Project Tracking, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Real Estate Development, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Social Security Administration, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Zoning
LOCATION
Irvine, California
POSTED
10 days ago

Join SilveradoHome Office in Irvine, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We are currently seeking a Vice President of Land Development to lead Silverado’s national expansion strategy. You are responsible for driving ground‑up development and selective acquisitions of purpose‑built memory care communities. You will partner closely with the Executive Chairman, CEO, and CFO to shape market strategy, secure entitlements, and deliver high‑quality communities from concept through licensing and opening. This role blends strategy, execution, and leadership and is ideal for a development leader who believes the end product is more than a building - it’s a life‑changing community.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Define and present development strategy, market metrics, and growth recommendations to executive leadership for approval
  • Conduct rigorous market analysis to identify high‑potential markets aligned with Silverado’s strategic plan
  • Source and secure raw land and acquisition opportunities for new memory care communities
  • Lead land use entitlement efforts, including zoning, CUPs, CEQA, and alignment with city and county master plans
  • Oversee projects through the full entitlement phase to ensure fully entitled, shovel‑ready sites
  • Assemble and lead external teams of architects, engineers, and general contractors
  • Negotiate professional service and construction fee structures
  • Oversee design development and construction documentation to secure building permits for purpose‑built memory care communities
  • Provide executive oversight of ground‑up construction projects (typically 70–90 units), ensuring delivery on schedule, on budget, and to Silverado’s quality standards
  • Coordinate closely with Operations, Legal, Purchasing, Plant Operations, and Home Office teams to transition projects from construction to licensed operations
  • Secure all required approvals, including Fire Department sign‑offs, Certificates of Occupancy, and final state licensure

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in real estate development within senior living, healthcare, or multifamily environments
  • Proven success delivering ground‑up developments, ideally purpose‑built healthcare or senior housing communities
  • Strong knowledge of entitlement processes, zoning, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time across multiple states
  • Demonstrated “player‑coach” leadership style with experience managing internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills
  • Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability in a growth environment

Why Choose Silverado?

  • Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services list
  • Certified as a Great Place to Work®
  • Competitive compensation and full-time benefits
  • Executive bonus structure

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Anticipated pay range

$180,000 - $250,000USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees: 

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance 
  • Referral program
  • Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

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About the Company

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Silverado

Transforming Lives At Silverado we believe dignity and respect are two of the most valuable commodities in the world. There is no higher praise for us than the smile of a happy patient, the thanks of a relieved client, or the revitalized embrace of an engaged resident. Our commitment to caring is something shared by every member of the Silverado family, and it forms the framework for how we operate. There is no exaggeration in saying that we want to change the world and raise its expectations for our industry.

Silverado team members choose to join our family based on their desire to be a part of something that makes lives better. In many cases they have experience with close family members requiring additional levels of care, so they understand the challenges and concerns that come with entrusting a loved one's care to another. From our executives to our nurses, from culinary staff to administrators, there is a common core belief: Everyone deserves a good quality of life. This is the culture of Silverado, and it has helped us bring greater respect and dignity to every life we touch.

INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
WEBSITE
https://www.silveradocare.com/