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Brookfield Residential · 3 hours ago

Development Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Brookfield Residential is a leading North American land developer and homebuilder committed to creating exceptional life experiences. The Development Manager will lead all aspects of land development for a master-plan community, overseeing planning, design, permitting, budgeting, and construction oversight while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive project execution.

Commercial Real EstateReal EstateResidential

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact for all development activity

Oversee civil, landscape and amenity design packages (grading plans, drainage reports, street layouts, utility plans etc.) for constructability and cost-effectiveness

Manage consultants and contractors across planning, design, approvals, construction, and landscaping

Facilitate the approval process with consultants and regulatory authorities

Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and jurisdictions to obtain approvals of Construction Completion Certificates and Final Acceptance Certificates

Establish lot delivery timelines and ensure seamless builder onboarding

Provide support during bidding, contracting negotiations, and contractor section

Monitor site conditions, contractor performance, erosion control, and project 50 sequencing

Actively participate in the management of community Resident’s Association

Own budget creation, execution, and ongoing management across internal infrastructure, common infrastructure and amenities

Approve pay apps, negotiate pricing, and oversee financial impacts of land plan adjustments

Lead quarterly development cost updates and monthly financial tracking

Provide internal reporting on operational updates, budget variances, revenue forecasting and project milestones

Assist with development of the annual Business Plan, quarterly forecast reports and monthly investor updates

Create project approval packages

Cultivate strong partnerships with consultants, legal, MUD representatives, builders, contractors, and regulatory agencies

Serve as the developer point of contact in HOA and MUD meetings

Coordinate delivery readiness and schedule transparency with the HOA and builder partners

Maintain positive and productive relationships with community-facing teams including marketing and sales teams

Maintain and foster open and knowledgeable communication with community Residents, stakeholders, and consultants

Qualification

Land development experienceBachelor’s degreeProfessional Engineer licenseMicrosoft Office SuiteProject tracking softwareProactive leadership skillsRelationship management skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsOrganization skills