Sr. Director of Land

About the position

The Senior Director of Land is responsible for the acquisition, disposition, management and coordination of new residential and commercial development projects within the Houston Division. In addition to the project specific responsibilities, this role manages and directs other members of the Land team on various responsibilities such as design engineering, production planning, preparing budgets, schedules and regulatory approvals, as well as collaborating with the Housing, Sales and Marketing departments, as required for overall coordination of the projects. Work closely with SVP on the creation and management of all Joint Venture partnerships in addition to the overall strategy and implementation for land acquisition in the region. Direct and manage the Land Acquisition activities for all opportunities including land entitlement and underwriting across the Division.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision and leadership for all master planned communities within the Division
• Identify new pursuit opportunities for community and lot servicing acquisitions
• Manage and assist in acquisition of new MPC & Lot Servicing opportunities, to include financial underwriting, CMA's, feasibility and due diligence responsibilities
• Oversee the planning / approvals and servicing of all residential or commercial projects
• Responsible for delivering finished lots, common infrastructure, parks and amenities to meet internal and external demand
• Responsible for all lot servicing and community budgets, cashflows and returns
• Manages planning and engineering workloads to ensure that the business unit goals, objectives, and results are achieved with respect to community development applications, permits, and construction
• Ensures the quality and timeliness of products and services delivered by the department
• Ensures that information and timely updates are received by other departments affected by the community development process
• Establishes business metrics to drive appropriate quality results within the department
• Actively stays abreast of new industry approaches, technology, and government policies, to keep Brookfield well-positioned to understand and realize new opportunities
• Member of the Houston Executive Team
• Provide strategic input and analysis across all disciplines of the Houston business
• Identifies and accesses top talent and relationships for the benefit of Brookfield, Houston
• Owns the development and management of relationships within all levels of municipal staff
• Manages and oversees Land Departmental resources and works with Directors / Development Managers / Project Managers & Construction Managers in prioritizing department responsibilities
• Ensures the appropriate performance and behavior of contractors/consultants retained in the community development process
• Ensures that timely and appropriate feedback is provided, with respect to performance and development needs of staff
• Provides direction, guidance, and support staff to ensure that corporate directives and policies are understood and achieved

Requirements

• Degree or certificate in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Geography or Urban Planning
• 10 - 15 years development management experience
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, strong business acumen, proven analytical skills and a successful history of real estate acquisitions
• Excellent influencing negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of local community related Acts, Policies and Guidelines
• Consultative, collaborative, proactive, outgoing, and practical

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
• 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community