Real Estate and Development Manager - Houston

Flytrex; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flytrex is seeking a Real Estate and Development Manager to identify and launch drone takeoff/landing sites in the Houston area. You will oversee day-to-day real estate management, including leases, maintenance agreements, utilities, and broker relationships, working with leadership and operators.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of land use planning, zoning, permitting, and commercial/mixed-use development, with extensive travel across metros as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial brokerage, permitting, or urban planning and zoning.
• Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, and municipal permitting processes.
• Familiarity with real estate legal documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, JV agreements, etc.).
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on approach with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead search and sourcing for drone sites and ensure all leases and maintenance agreements.
• Coordinate drone delivery site operations in Houston and other metros as needed.
• Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, town councils, and governments.
• Handle paperwork, contracts, and zoning for each site.
• Negotiate leases for new drone sites and renewals for existing stations.
• Engage with city planners and building departments to streamline permitting.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel readiness

Tools

Smartsheet

Bluebeam

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

Flytrex is revolutionizing suburban on-demand delivery from the skies up, literally. As the leading drone delivery company in the U.S., we’re scaling our operations across Dallas–Fort Worth, bringing ultrafast, on-demand delivery to doorsteps via autonomous aircraft.

What You’ll Do

The Flytrex team is looking for entrepreneurial, driven individuals who want to join our Operations Team in Houston.

As a Real Estate and Development Manager, you’ll work directly with our leadership teams identifying and launching specific locations that our drones can take off and land at. These locations will be designated areas close to our clients and consumers. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the real estate including maintenance agreements, utility agreements, lease negotiations, and ongoing relationships with brokers and landlords.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating and communicating between the various teams, including our team of operators on the ground, brokers, landlords, internal leadership, and various government and local town councils. You will be responsible for all zoning, lease, and utility agreements for each assigned real estate location. You’ll play a key role in advocating for Flytrex and meeting potential customers or partners, as well as providing customer support as required.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of land use planning, zoning, permitting, and commercial and mixed-use development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all search and sourcing duties for drone sites and ensure all maintenance agreements are in place and executed to ensure the site is at its best “showtime” condition.


• Assist with the coordination and operation of drone delivery sites in Houston and other Metros as needed.


• Lead relationships with local brokers, landlords, town councils, and governments.


• Responsible for all required paperwork, contracts, zoning for each site.


• Negotiate leases for new drone site locations as well as lease renewals for existing stations.


• Engage with city planners, zoning officials, and building departments to streamline permitting processes.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a category-defining company at the forefront of autonomous delivery


• Join a high-growth, high-impact startup with real-world operations


• Opportunities for growth as we expand nationally


• A fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven environment


• Mileage reimbursement for work related car rides

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial brokerage, permitting, or urban planning and zoning.


• Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, and municipal permitting processes


• Familiarity with real estate legal documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, JV agreements, etc.)


• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands‑on approach


• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities


• Excellent communication and people skills


• A proactive, reliable, and flexible attitude


• Comfortable with hands‑on tasks and learning new tech tools


• Proficiency in construction and design software such as Smartsheet, Bluebeam, (Revit / AutoCAD a bonus) and ability to review drawings and plans.


• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. The job requires extensive travel


• Must be eligible to work in the US.