Vice President, Real Estate Development

Brookfield Properties•Dallas, TX

8d•Remote

About The Position

At BGRE, we don’t just build and manage buildings. We envision and develop forward-thinking properties where businesses, people and communities thrive. From strategic planning through completion, our experienced team brings developments to life with a focus on creating enduring value and meaningful experiences. We are seeking a VP, Real Estate Development to join BGRE in Dallas, TX/Remote. In this position, you will play a key role in helping to expand our business in one of the most dynamic multifamily markets in the U.S. — and BGRE is investing to grow with it. This is a unique opportunity to build a Texas platform from a position of real influence, backed by the scale and resources of a global real estate leader. Our Development team identifies, underwrites, and executes new multifamily and mixed-use development opportunities across BGRE's target markets. The team oversees all aspects of the development process, from building the relationships and deal pipeline that fuel the company's long-term growth, to overseeing the acquisition, design and construction functions to bring projects from initial concept through delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field; graduate degree a plus
10+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, or business development, with a demonstrated track record of sourcing and closing deals in Texas markets
Established network of relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and capital partners across Texas
Experience managing and overseeing all aspects of a development project- Acquisition, entitlement, design, construction, lease up.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ARGUS Enterprise experience a plus
Strong deal-sourcing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and strategic problem-solving abilities
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and work collaboratively across departments
Ability to compellingly articulate ideas, arguments, and recommendations to senior leadership and external partners
Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously; strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
Willingness to travel throughout Texas and the greater U.S. as needed

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and lead execution of new development and acquisition opportunities across BGRE’s core Texas markets (Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin)
Build and manage a robust pipeline of off-market and marketed development acquisition opportunities through relationships with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and capital partners
Lead due diligence for new acquisitions, coordinating with legal, engineering, environmental, and other consultants to assess risk and feasibility
Cultivate and expand relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, municipalities, economic development agencies, and capital partners across Texas
Engage with our investment analysis team to develop, maintain, and present financial models and underwriting for prospective development opportunities, including DCF projections, return sensitivities, and comparable market analysis
Represent BGRE at industry events, conferences, and local government meetings to build brand presence and generate new deal flow
Coordinate information exchange with regional offices and cross-functional teams, including Acquisitions, Design & Construction, Leasing, Asset Management, Legal, and Marketing, to advance opportunities from sourcing through closing
Monitor entitlement, zoning, and land use requirements; develop and maintain expertise in local regulations and trends across target Texas markets
Assist in setting the annual business development strategy, goals, and objectives
Develop, maintain, & report on financial models for current & prospective development projects
Track project budgets & prepare reports for internal FP&A team; help to set project-related tasks, milestones, & meeting schedules during acquisitions, predevelopment, entitlements, & construction
Engage with & help oversee the workflow of architects, engineers, general contractors & other consultants & service providers