Vice President, Real Estate Development

Brookfield Properties; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Summer Fridays

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGRE, a premier real estate developer, seeks a VP, Real Estate Development in Dallas, TX/Remote. You will lead sourcing, underwriting, and execution of multifamily and mixed-use opportunities across Texas, building a robust deal pipeline with brokers, landowners, and partners.

You will manage due diligence, model financials, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects from concept to closing, while traveling as needed and contributing to Texas market expansion.

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
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas and the greater U.S. as needed

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

Skills

Deal sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship building

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field

Graduate degree a plus

Tools

Excel

ARGUS Enterprise

Job description

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

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/Remote. 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. Our Development team identifies, underwrites, and executes new multifamily and mixed-use development opportunities across BGRE's target markets. The team oversees all aspects of the development process, from building the relationships and deal pipeline that fuel the company's long-term growth, to overseeing the acquisition, design and construction functions to bring projects from initial concept through delivery.

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.

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.

• 401K matching
• tuition reimbursement
• summer Fridays
• paid maternity leave
• 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.

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.