Dalfen Industrial is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President to join its growing deployment team in Atlanta, GA. The Development Sourcing Officer will be responsible for identifying and securing ground-up industrial development opportunities and will report to senior leadership.
Position Responsibilities- Proactively source land and development sites for ground-up industrial projects across target markets, with a primary focus on the Atlanta metroplex and Sun Belt
- Build and manage a deep pipeline of on-market and off-market land opportunities through broker, landowner, and market relationships
- Leverage existing equity partner relationships to structure and present development opportunities for joint venture and co-investment consideration
- Conduct site-level feasibility analysis, including zoning, entitlements, infrastructure, and preliminary underwriting
- Prepare investment memos and present opportunities to senior leadership and capital partners
- Coordinate with internal development, construction, and capital markets teams through the pre-development and closing process
- Monitor competitive land activity, market fundamentals, and submarket trends to identify emerging opportunities
- Represent company at industry events, with the brokerage community, and among landowner networks
Skills & Experience- 7+ years of experience in industrial real estate development, land acquisition, or ground-up development sourcing
- Proven track record identifying and closing land sites for speculative or build-to-suit industrial development
- Established relationships with equity partners, institutional capital sources, and development joint venture partners
- Prior experience at a recognized industrial developer strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of the Atlanta industrial land market; familiarity with broader Sun Belt markets a plus
- Strong underwriting and financial modeling skills; proficiency in Excel required, Argus a plus
- Ability to operate independently, move quickly on opportunities, and manage multiple deals simultaneously
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Bachelor's degree required, degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related field preferred
