Community Development Manager Jobs

Company Overview:

Hillwood, a Perot company, is a full-service real estate developer, investor and advisor, focused on institutional-grade industrial properties, commercial and mixed-use developments, single-family communities, and multi-family residential. From acquisitions and joint ventures to development, property management and fund/asset management, Hillwood provides creative solutions for its customers and long-term value for its partners. For additional information, visit www.hillwood.com.

Hillwood Communities is one of the preeminent developers of residential communities and masterplans in the country. Since its inception in 1988, Hillwood Communities has built or invested in 92 communities throughout the United States and Costa Rica and has developed more than 38,000 residential lots. The company currently oversees 27 active projects in 17 cities and five states.

Position Summary:

Hillwood Communities is seeking a Master Planned Community Group Manager to join its growing business in Houston, TX. The individual will serve as the senior manager over designated existing and/or new Hillwood Communities projects, responsible for all P&L related to the project(s).

Responsibilities:

• Regular interface with professionals in the following fields: land planning, construction, landscape architecture, engineering, advertising and marketing, HOA, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants, bankers and others
• Responsible for project life budget and ongoing project cost tracking
• Develops and maintains relationships with key local and regional stakeholders, elected officials, municipal staff and others
• Present the leadership team and division with periodic site tours, project updates, investment summaries and best practices
• Coordinates closely with the development manager on land development, amenity construction, planning, phasing, submittals, budget and scheduling efforts
• Provides training, coaching, and mentoring of team members
• Prepare and negotiate builder contracts and amendments
• Direct the community homeowner’s association and oversee the management team
• Leads the efforts of the project team, serving as the company’s project ambassador to the local municipalities, builder clients, and industry professionals related to the project
• Directs the creation and adherence to community business plans including integration of development, financial, and marketing strategies
• Responsible for corporate and on-site builder client engagement and interaction
• Manages the project team personnel to assure the goals and objectives are met and exceeded
• Understand and oversee financing districts such as MUDs
• Oversee project sales meetings and project data analytics and trends
• Work with retail brokers and negotiate retail land sales

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented work style
• Develop strategic plans and execute on them
• Organization and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the specific projects
• Motivated by creative and innovative projects
• Has a reputation of someone that people “want to do business with”
• Project management and team leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with the project team, contractors, builders, community residents, and governmental officials
• Problem solving and decision making
• Relationship builder with excellent listening skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and time management capabilities

Education and Experience:

• Firm knowledge of master-planned community project management, development and construction. Experience with public financing districts such as MUDs is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree required; specifically, in Real Estate Development, Finance, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10 -15 Years working in the real estate development industry and a minimum of 5 years of project management experience, ideally working for a single-family developer or a home builder that develops larger scale communities

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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