Development Manager - Industrial

Macdonald & Company - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

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About the position

The Development Manager or Senior Development Manager will play a crucial role in executing the existing industrial pipeline for a privately held industrial developer in Houston. This position offers a significant growth opportunity within a lean team of high-performing developers, focusing on site acquisition, development, and project feasibility analysis.

Responsibilities

• Track record of site acquisition and development with an extensive network in real estate, government affairs, review boards, developers, and capital market groups.
• Specific knowledge of site selection including taxation, utilities, networks, entitlements, land use, site feasibility, due diligence studies, risk management, and security considerations.
• General knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Work closely with the market leader to analyze and ensure project feasibility for new development and redevelopment investments.
• Possess strong negotiation skills resulting in financial, business, and legal benefits.
• Prepare and maintain project performance metrics including pre-development budget, development budget, and project timeline.
• Analyze and participate with senior team members in determining whether to pursue specific opportunities.
• Coordinate physical due diligence activities in partnership with the Acquisitions and Marketing Team to test project feasibility.
• Develop and document comprehensive business cases, deal summaries, and executive presentations.

Requirements

• BS, BA or MBA in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a Masters in Real Estate Development is a plus.
• 4+ years of Commercial Real Estate Experience required.
• Direct experience in Land Acquisition and Development for the industrial sector.
• Willingness and ability to dive deep into market analysis, deal negotiation, and strategic planning in assigned regions.
• Strong negotiation skills from both business and legal perspectives.
• Extensive market knowledge with an established network of brokers, developers, and connections.
• Sufficient knowledge of favorable site characteristics, site planning, brand visibility, and ease of access.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).