Vice President, Real Estate Development

Brookfield Properties; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGRE in Dallas, TX seeks a Vice President, Real Estate Development to expand its Texas platform. You will lead sourcing, diligence, and execution of development opportunities in Dallas–Fort Worth and Austin, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-value assets.

You’ll manage financial modeling, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement, while traveling across Texas and beyond as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business; graduate degree a plus.
• 10+ years in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, or business development in Texas.
• Network with landowners, brokers, municipalities and capital partners in Texas.
• Experience overseeing all development phases: acquisition, entitlement, design, construction, lease-up.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; ARGUS Enterprise 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 manage multiple opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and lead execution of development and acquisition opportunities in Texas.
• Build and manage a pipeline with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and partners.
• Lead due diligence with legal, engineering, environmental, and consultants.
• Develop relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, municipalities, and partners.
• Develop financial models and underwriting with the investment team (DCF, sensitivities).
• Represent BGRE at events, conferences, and government meetings to generate deal flow.
• Coordinate with Acquisitions, Design & Construction, Leasing, Asset Management, Legal, and Marketing.
• Monitor entitlements and land-use regulations across Texas markets.
• Set annual business development strategy, goals, and objectives.
• Track project budgets and report to FP&A; support milestones and schedules.
• Oversee workflow of architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Travel

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business

Tools

Excel

ARGUS Enterprise

Job description

Dallas, Texas

Austin, Texas

Full time

R2052532

Location

Dallas - 2101 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 1580

Our Company

BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive. For more information, visit bgre.com.

Job Description

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. 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.

The development team brings together expertise across acquisition, planning, design, construction and execution to transform vision into high-performing real estate assets. The team operates with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset, bringing diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges and deliver with excellence.

Role & 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

Your Qualifications:

• 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

Your Career @ BGRE:

At BGRE, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

End your job search and find your career today, at BGRE.

Why BGRE?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

#BPUS

The Brookfield Real Estate ecosystem spans the globe through multiple operating companies, all united by our core values. We cover every facet of real estate—from offices and retail spaces to logistics centers, residential homes, and hotels.

Across thousands of properties worldwide, we combine world-class expertise with deep local insights to drive exceptional value. Together, we transform neighborhoods and build lasting communities that stand the test of time. By leveraging the global scale of our operating companies and fostering trusted local partnerships, we collaborate seamlessly to support our communities and achieve shared success.