Senior Director, Land Development – Pacific Northwest

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

Job summary

Hines in Seattle is seeking a Senior Director – Development (Land) to lead residential land development in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on Washington and Oregon, overseeing feasibility, entitlements, financing, and dispositions.

You will assemble teams, manage budgets and investor relationships, work with local leadership, and coordinate with land development, design, and construction professionals to deliver finished lots.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years in land and homebuilding real estate development.
• Experience leading entitlement, zoning, permitting processes.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts in feasibility, finance, zoning, design, construction, and dispositions.
• Build out Pacific Northwest land platform and secure opportunities.
• Prepare investment committee packages for senior management.
• Oversee project budgets, contracts, and development analyses.
• Manage relationships with homebuilders, investors, lenders, and agencies.

Skills

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hines in Seattle is seeking a Senior Director – Development (Land) to lead residential land development in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on Washington and Oregon, overseeing feasibility, entitlements, financing, and dispositions.

You will assemble teams, manage budgets and investor relationships, work with local leadership, and coordinate with land development, design, and construction professionals to deliver finished lots.