Market Officer - Industrial Real Estate Acquisitions and Development (Midwest)

• Lead and manage the Midwest market, overseeing personnel and strategic growth initiatives for the market.
• Develop and implement the business and investment strategy for the Midwest market.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute new development and acquisition opportunities.
• Build and maintain the Provident brand with brokers, consultants, and industry professionals.
   

• Identify and pursue new development opportunities, ensuring alignment with Provident Industrial’s strategic goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with brokers, property owners, and industry stakeholders to generate deal flow.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to assess the viability of potential acquisitions and development sites.
• Drive deal negotiations, underwriting, and transaction execution to secure high-value industrial real estate projects.
   

• Manage the entitlement, permitting, and construction processes for all industrial projects in the region.
• Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Continuously assess and mitigate risks throughout the development and construction lifecycle.
   

• Oversee and implement leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and rental revenue.
• Foster strong relationships with tenants and property management teams to ensure a seamless operational experience.
• Execute and oversee the asset management plan, optimizing financial performance and property value.
   

• Develop and execute exit strategies, ensuring assets are positioned for successful sale.
• Engage with brokers and investors to attract interest and competitive bidding.
• Negotiate transaction terms to achieve underwritten financial returns.
• Oversee the closing process, ensuring smooth and efficient execution of transactions.
   

• 7-10+ years of experience in industrial real estate (development and/or acquisitions preferred).
• Proven ability to source, underwrite, and execute industrial development projects.
• Understanding of the development process, including zoning, entitlements, permitting, and construction.
• Experience and understanding working with complex capital structures, financial modeling, deal structuring, and negotiation.
• Established network of brokers, developers, and industry professionals in the Midwest market.
• Strong negotiation and transaction management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA or Master’s in Real Estate is a plus).
   

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build, lead, expand, and manage a regional market.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to investors, partners, and public stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Relentless drive for mastering the craft, demonstrating a curiosity and commitment to deepening expertise in industrial real estate development.
   

• Industry-leading platform with strong financial backing.
• Opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a major regional market with significant autonomy.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

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