Director, Land Operations (Investments)

Brookfield Asset Management•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up. If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply. Job Description Overview: The Director, Land Operations (Investments), will be responsible for oversight of a portfolio of nationwide residential lot development investments. The position is ideally suited for a highly motivated, diligent, individual with an extensive land development background. This individual should have the desire to be a part of a rapidly expanding program and work within a team of other highly motivated individuals. This position will require significant travel and be based out of our Scottsdale, Arizona office.

Requirements

7+ years of related experience in residential land development, single-family asset management and / or engineering or construction management
Bachelor’s degree (prefer real estate, business or finance)
High proficiency in MS Excel and other MS applications required
Understanding of housing markets, land-use planning and real estate financial modeling
Familiarity with zoning laws, housing regulations and public-private partnership models
Ability to lead multiple projects and deadlines; strong reporting skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and insightful analyses tailored to diverse audiences
Collaborate with partners to build long-term partnerships, drive engagement and achieve project success
Ability and willingness to become a Notary
Strong management skills, with an ability to work independently and multitask
Highly motivated, with a positive "can do" attitude
Ability to think like an owner in all decision-making
Willingness to travel and valid passport

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting, tracking, and reporting of project development oversight post-closing
Conduct asset-specific update meetings with builder and developer partners to monitor horizontal land development progress, budget tracking, lot takedowns, and home sales
Complete property inspections periodically and as necessary to ensure acceptable progress tracking
Onboard new assets and partners into lot transaction and draw tracking systems and software
Assist in the due diligence and underwriting of potential transactions (analyze builder Pro Forma / budget, attend site visit, provide input on local market conditions, etc.)
Evaluate work progress to recommend approval of draw requests and funding disbursements
Analyze project financials and performance metrics to supervise asset risk
Contribute to monthly and quarterly portfolio reports for the Investment Committee, Investors, and Senior Management
Conduct market research and analysis to acquire local market knowledge of competitor offerings, positioning, location, and market supply and demand trends.
Problem-solve project and portfolio-level development issues through research and analysis