Vice President of 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-$250,000 USD
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. * 
