Land Development Director, Pacific Northwest Growth

Hines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines seeks a Director – Development (Land) to lead the Pacific Northwest land platform, driving feasibility, entitlements, budgeting, and dispositions for residential finished lot projects in WA and OR. The role involves coordinating an integrated team of professionals, managing investor relations, and advancing opportunities in a fast-paced real estate environment.

You will build and underwrite development opportunities, secure permits, and structure financing while partnering with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of direct real estate experience in land acquisition, development management, construction management, architecture, and/or engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of primary aspects of residential real estate development is required.
• Experience leading entitlement, zoning, permitting, and development approval processes.
• Strong financial modeling, underwriting, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to create complex Excel models and perform detailed financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, job cost management systems, and development financial analysis.
• Ability to evaluate real estate investments from both strategic and financial perspectives.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills related to land acquisitions, purchase and sale agreements, financing, and development contracts.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive schedules and deadlines.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and collaboration skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and financial management activities for residential land development in the Pacific Northwest.
• Oversee feasibility, design, entitlements, budget management, permitting, construction, and dispositions.
• Assemble and manage project teams including consultants, engineers, architects, and legal counsel.
• Manage budgets, financial models, contracts, and development; monitor performance and closeout.
• Serve as Owner's Representative and coordinate information flow among investors, management, and contractors.

Skills

Business Development

Financial Modeling

Leadership

Negotiation

Project Management

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hines seeks a Director – Development (Land) to lead the Pacific Northwest land platform, driving feasibility, entitlements, budgeting, and dispositions for residential finished lot projects in WA and OR. The role involves coordinating an integrated team of professionals, managing investor relations, and advancing opportunities in a fast-paced real estate environment.

You will build and underwrite development opportunities, secure permits, and structure financing while partnering with senior