Development Manager

Brookfield Asset Management•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, is seeking a Development Manager to lead all aspects of land development for a master-plan community. This individual will oversee planning, design, permitting, budgeting, and construction oversight through development execution. The role involves multi-functional collaboration to drive project execution aligned with business plan goals, while building foundational systems, relationships, and internal reporting standards to scale the team. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring independent decision-making, consultant oversight, careful planning, and direct engagement with jurisdictions, contractors, and internal and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Business, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5-10 years of land development experience, preferably large-scale master-planned communities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking software (Excel, MS Project, visual aid software, Teams, etc.).
Coach and support direct reports (if applicable) in their Development Plan and operational objectives.
Provide direction and mentorship to field staff for daily field operations along with support planning and recruitment for future team growth.

Nice To Haves

Experience with special taxing districts (MUDs, TIRZs, PIDs, etc.) preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact for all development activity.
Oversee civil, landscape and amenity design packages (grading plans, drainage reports, street layouts, utility plans etc.) for constructability and cost-effectiveness.
Manage consultants and contractors across planning, design, approvals, construction, and landscaping.
Facilitate the approval process with consultants and regulatory authorities.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and jurisdictions to obtain approvals of Construction Completion Certificates and Final Acceptance Certificates.
Establish lot delivery timelines and ensure seamless builder onboarding.
Provide support during bidding, contracting negotiations, and contractor section.
Monitor site conditions, contractor performance, erosion control, and project sequencing.
Actively participate in the management of community Resident’s Association.
Own budget creation, execution, and ongoing management across internal infrastructure, common infrastructure, and amenities.
Approve pay apps, negotiate pricing, and oversee financial impacts of land plan adjustments.
Lead quarterly development cost updates and monthly financial tracking.
Provide internal reporting on operational updates, budget variances, revenue forecasting and project milestones.
Assist with the development of the annual Business Plan, quarterly forecast reports and monthly investor updates.
Create project approval packages.
Cultivate strong partnerships with consultants, legal, MUD representatives, builders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Serve as the developer point of contact in HOA and MUD meetings.
Coordinate delivery readiness and schedule transparency with the HOA and builder partners.
Maintain positive and productive relationships with community-facing teams including marketing and sales teams.
Maintain and further open and knowledgeable communication with community Residents, stakeholders, and consultants.