Land Development Manager

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Companys esteemed annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Reports Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

As a Land Development Manager with Hines, you will act as the Owners representative and assist with managing all activities associated with land development projects from pre-acquisition through closeout while adhering to the project schedule, budget, lender and/or ownership (partner) requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage project estimating, bid packages, bid leveling, contracting, negotiating, and field management for various disciplines of work needed for site development including grading, utilities, paving, landscaping, dry utilities, fencing, etc.

• Establish and provide oversight of development budgets and cash flows from project conception to closeout for accountability and accuracy

• Establish and provide oversight of project phasing and scheduling for the duration of the project and provide regular updates to stakeholders

• Manage consultants, trade partners, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep projects on time and budget

• Dry utility oversight to include agreements, easements, and installation

• Oversee value engineering during the final phase of entitlements and throughout the bidding and contracting process

• Assist with easement and right-of-way acquisition

• Conduct and/or attend all on-site meetings for construction and field coordination. Manage City/County processes for achieving initial/final acceptances and surety procurement and release

• Oversee field civil plan modifications and permitting

• Review and approve all change orders, invoices and pay applications related to assigned projects

• Represent Hines for homebuilder lot turnover and with on-going site issues requiring interface with homebuilding superintendents related to civil infrastructure, as-builts, home building lot issues, landscaping, and maintenance

• Assist with due diligence on prospective projects to include creation/review of preliminary budgets and schedules; review of site related reports, zoning documents and plat requirements; review and provide comments on engineering plans, plats, and landscape plans; interface with local government as needed to determine the viability of a project; and review and provide comments on Investment Committee packages

• Assist with Amenity Center RFP, contracting and onsite construction oversight through completion, commissioning and HOA or Metropolitan District turnover

• Assist with the establishment of HOA documents, sit on HOA Boards, manage third-party property managers and address HOA related on-site issues

• Sit on Metropolitan District Boards, attend District meetings and manage District construction contracts and address Metropolitan District on-site issues

• Assist with internal entitlements lead and external consultants to ensure successful project approvals.

• Basic knowledge of land use laws, entitlement processes, permitting processes, and environmental regulations.

• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, consultants, and other key stakeholders to support current and future projects.

• Assist the land project team to evaluate entitlement feasibility during due diligence processes.

• Work with the Managing Director - Land Construction on department initiatives for improvement to develop and implement systems/processes to improve operational quality and efficiency

Minimum Requirements include:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development or similar field
• Two or more years of development experience or four or more years of General Contracting experience

• Five or more years of experience of land development, land planning, construction or real estate development

• Experience with production homebuilder or master developer (preferred)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel

• Familiarity with AutoCAD

• Ability to prioritize projects, plan and execute to meet deadlines and organize workflow

• Sound judgment, ability to make decisions, work, and act independently, and seek assistance or consult with senior construction personnel when necessary

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to explain complex issues to others in a manner easily understood by both associates in the industry and customers with limited knowledge of construction processes or terminology

• Strong understanding of construction costs and financial risks on projects

• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, tact, and ability to influence others

• Team player: ability to work within cross-functional teams

• Takes initiative; proactively addresses problems with regards to product or process

• Analytical with the ability to give, receive, and analyze information to make effective decisions under pressure, in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Some travel may be required as needed

• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

• Compensation: $137,500 - $170,000; 20% Bonus Pool
• Benefits Information:

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Companys prestigious annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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