Senior Vice President Development - Senior Living

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Plante Moran Living Forward (PMLF) is searching for a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Development who’s excited to make a difference.  The SVP of Development is a senior executive responsible for leading PMLF’s development advisory and owner’s representation engagements. This role blends institutional‑level development experience with strategic leadership, client advisory, and business development. The ideal candidate is a seasoned capital execution leader with a demonstrated ability to handle large projects, manage sophisticated stakeholders, solve complex entitlement and construction challenges, and serve as an executive advisor.

About Plante Moran Living Forward Plante Moran Living Forward (PMLF) is a DBA of Realpoint, LLC (PMR), an affiliate of Plante Moran, PLLC. PMLF brings together a team of experts focused on improving the quality of life and places of care for our nation’s seniors. As a trusted development advisor, we specialize in addressing the evolving real estate, development, and construction needs of senior living communities. We help clients understand market need, determine the scope and feasibility of their capital projects, and oversee the design and construction process.

Ideally, you'd be based in metro Chicago, ready to hit the ground running with occasional overnight travel (up to 25%). Experience with senior living providers is a plus. Step into a role with long-term potential and consider your next career move with Plante Moran Living Forward.

Key Responsibilities: Development Management & Owner’s Representation • Lead execution of large, multi‑phase, ground-up developments in senior living. • Direct project performance from entitlement through completion, including design management, schedule control, and budget governance. • Oversee multidisciplinary teams of developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants. • Ensure all projects deliver on time, on budget, and aligned with client mission and financial objectives.

Executive-Level Client Advisory • Act as a trusted senior advisor to client executive teams, boards, and other key stakeholders. • Guide clients through complex investment and development decisions, including entitlements, financial feasibility, capital structuring, and risk management. • Deliver high-quality executive reporting, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations.

Capital Planning & Investment Strategy • Oversee financial feasibility for new developments, redevelopments, and acquisitions. • Advise clients on JV structures, public/private partnerships, debt strategy, equity strategy, and lender compliance.

Strategic Leadership & Practice Growth • Serve as a senior leader within PMLF, contributing to strategic planning, service line expansion, and revenue growth. • Build and maintain C‑suite relationships with senior living operators, health systems, lenders, and institutional capital partners. • Lead business development efforts, cultivate new opportunities, and shape go‑to‑market strategies for large-scale developments.

Team Leadership & Talent Development • Mentor and develop project managers, analysts, and consultants across the PMLF practice. • Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and transparent communication. • Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and strengthen internal development processes.

Qualifications • 12+ years of real estate development, construction, owner’s representation, capital execution, or investment experience. • Extensive experience in senior living. • Exceptional executive communication skills, with demonstrated credibility at the board and C‑suite level. • Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, Architecture, Construction, or related field obtained from an accredited college or university. • Proficient in MS Word & Excel; Project and/or Primavera Scheduling Software. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects throughout their lifecycles simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service. • Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency and to drive consensus.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

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On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.   

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed

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