Vice President of Development Greater St. Louis, MO Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Development to help build and manage a pipeline of real estate projects, developers, investors, and business attraction opportunities. The role supports developer relationships and coordinates a clear, consistent path through project processes, approvals, incentives, and resources. Responsibilities include assessing project feasibility, analyzing commercial real estate market data, aligning incentives with development priorities, and improving pipeline tracking and reporting systems. The Vice President also coordinates across internal teams, monitors performance measures, and supports the progression of opportunities from initial engagement through execution. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is preferred. Relevant experience in economic development, real estate development, business development, or a related field is required, including work in complex stakeholder environments and support for deal pipelines, development projects, or business attraction. Applicants should understand real estate development processes, economic incentives, and public finance tools. Strong relationship-building, communication, negotiation, and execution skills are essential, along with the ability to turn strategy into effective systems and work confidently in fast-paced, politically dynamic settings.

Hiring Company

ST LOUIS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION