Development Executive

Hammes•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Join Our Team Consider a career with Hammes if you are interested in being a part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment! We have been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. Founded in 1991, Hammes is a vertically integrated real estate solutions platform. Our capabilities include real estate strategy and planning, project management, development, investment and property management for healthcare clients and other leading institutions. Hammes is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top healthcare developers by both Modern Healthcare’s Construction & Design Survey and Revista’s Outpatient Healthcare Real Estate Development Report. Position Summary The Development Executive will be responsible for acting as the master development leader for a highly visible $1B+ development, in addition to providing consulting for large scale master development opportunities nationally. This person has experience presenting to the executive suite, is comfortable in marketing and sales presentations and can direct technical teams in the best interest of the client and project. This position requires superior execution of all aspects of assigned master development activities with a deep understanding of real estate strategy, land use, and development economics. The individual must have a strong understanding of activating the total master development process for a greenfield development that includes, but is not limited to, commercial, retail, education, residential, and healthcare. The Development Executive must be able to lead a wide variety of development projects varying in scope and complexity, ranging in size from $20M - $1B.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Urban Design is required.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in real estate development, with a proven track record of managing multi-phase, ground-up commercial or mixed-use projects.
Experience with projects in the range of $50 million to $500 million with a high degree of focus on client satisfaction and professionalism.
Demonstrated experience with C-suite and board presentations.
Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple projects at various phases.
Demonstrated experience with the marketing and sales process.
Proven negotiating and influencing skills.
Results-driven and able to work collaboratively as well as independently.
Displays the utmost attention to detail.
Highly organized with solid time management skills and able to multi-task in a high-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude and desire to drive success for the company and with teams.
Advanced knowledge of agreements, including Campus Master Declaration and Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA), Gound Lease, Development Agreement, Third Party site agreements, AIA Contract Documents for Architect/ Design Services and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and typical AHJ planning and zoning documents.
Advanced knowledge of real estate pro-forma modeling, project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Primavera), and Microsoft Office; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree, JD, or MBA is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact between Hammes, the client Board of Directors, and key stakeholders at the state and local government level.
Work closely with governance entities throughout the development of the master campus, including proposal development, initial feasibility, budget and schedule development, and financial modeling.
Deliver a highly functional, economically viable, and sustainable multi-use campus from the ground up.
Align infrastructure, use districts and public spaces to create a distinct sense of place.
Drive the execution of the multi-use master plan, coordinating the phased rollout of diverse building types, uses, and public infrastructure projects.
Direct all phases of new campus development, including highest and best use identification, timing of use districts, specific asset developer selection, entitlements, and delivery through design and construction.
Navigate municipal approval processes, secure land-use entitlements, and manage public hearings for zoning variations and approvals.
Formulate and oversee a clearly defined and executable Municipal Management District (MMD), including Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) and campus development guidelines.
Assist in the development and management of the overall campus development budget, manage cash flow models, and optimize cost-efficiency across multiple simultaneous project phases.
Oversee planners, architects, and contractors to ensure seamless connectivity between residential, commercial, and recreational zones.
Negotiate and manage complex contracts with Tier-1 developers, project firms, and other associated parties necessary to fulfill the execution of the campus master plan.
Integrate modern district energy systems, high-speed digital networks, and sustainable transit links into the foundational campus design.
Work with clients to develop a master development strategy that supports their financial and market goals, including the identification of funding sources and the feasibility and identification of other market participants to support a successful overall plan.
Work closely with the company’s business development professionals in marketing complex development opportunities, including collaborating on the business development lead on our strategy and participating in the RFP or other prospective client meetings and presentations.
Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.