Ryan Burns

Director of Development @ IDV

Role
Director of Development at Investment & Development Ventures, Llc
Location
Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Ryan Burns

I’m a real estate development professional with 18+ years of experience managing complex capital projects across public infrastructure and industrial real estate sectors. After leading large-scale transportation and rail initiatives across the Americas—including a 240-mile high-speed rail project—I earned my MBA from Rice University and pivoted into industrial development, bringing a systems-based mindset and financial rigor to the big-box built environment.Currently, I manage the end-to-end delivery of over 2 million square feet of tilt-up warehouse and logistics facilities. My role spans the full project lifecycle: site selection and land due diligence, financial modeling, procurement strategy, design management, construction oversight, lease up and disposition. I specialize in translating technical complexity into clear plans and working closely with contractors, consultants, and capital partners to ensure projects meet the original objectives.I take a practical and strategic approach to development. My goal is to deliver well-executed projects that meet the needs of users, partners, and communities. I work to keep teams aligned, simplify complex decisions, and adapt to changing conditions—always with a focus on long-term value.

Experience

  1. Director of Development

    Investment & Development Ventures, Llc

    Jan 2026 — Present

Education

  • University of Oregon

    Masters Module, Autonomous Transport & New Mobility

  • Purdue University

    Bachelors of Science Engineering - Industrial, Industrial Engineering

  • Rice Business

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

    2019 — 2021

Skills

  • Ip Networking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Office
  • Primavera P6
  • Contract Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Budgeting
  • Problem Solving
  • Operational Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Excel
  • Autocad
  • Contractors
  • Management
  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Construction
  • Accountability
  • Construction Management
  • Project Estimation
  • Dvtel Admin Center
  • Budgets
  • Word
  • Rail
  • Process Improvement

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