Development Manager

Company Overview:

 Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world's leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners and the communities we serve.

Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered 50,000 single-family lots in master-planned communities across 13 states and Costa Rica. These communities continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing trails, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities believes in the power of community. For more information, please visit www.hillwoodcommunities.com .

 Position Summary:

Hillwood Communities is seeking a Development Manager to join its growing business in Austin, TX.  The position will initially concentrate on providing front end development support to a Development Leader and Project team.

 Responsibilities:

 Pre-Construction:

• Interface with land planners, civil engineers, landscape architects, city/ county officials and other governmental entities and homebuilding client team members.
• Assist with design phase (Planner, Civil, Environmental, Geotech, Architect, Structural and Landscape)
• Assist in negotiating and manage contracts with consultants including land planners, engineering firms, environmental consultants and landscape architects.
• Coordinate and manage all Phase I Environmental Surveys, geotechnical studies and other site related documentation requirements.
• Understand and assist with entitlement process and amendments, as needed
• Conduct design review meetings with all design consultants
• Manage the design process overseeing all land planners, engineers, and landscape architects
• Orchestrate and complete off-site issues, if needed
• Oversee preliminary design through final plat acceptance
• Refine schedule/organize fast track method with city/design team
• Analyze, recommend and coordinate value engineering opportunities
• Manage Development Schedule and Budget
• Refine development budgets, schedules, and market assumptions for the financial model
• Review and approve monthly invoices from consultants and vendors
• Coordinate with Hillwood team for overall project strategy

Construction:

• Work with local jurisdictions to expedite permitting
• Finalize pricing/ bids into schedule of values as basis for contract amount
• Review and finalize construction contract
• Attend weekly job meetings and monitor job progress
• Maintain critical relationships with local government personnel through construction process
• Negotiate dry and wet utility connections, relocations, and costs as needed
• Review and process monthly contractor pay-applications
• Review monthly cost reports
• Prepare Substantial Completion packages for homebuilder clients
• Conduct post-construction lesson learned discussion as needed

 Project Financing:

• Assist and help manage development related project budgets, as needed
• Provide assistance on loan closing checklists as needed
• Work with the team to create bank budget and cash flow assumptions
• Supervise the assembly of development due diligence information for Appraiser and Lender
• Re-certify surveys, geotech, environmental, etc. to bank as required
• Track and complete post-closing issues as required
• Assist Accounting to complete monthly bank draws and development cost tracking models as necessary

 Required Skills and Abilities:

• Firm knowledge of design, construction, development and project management.
• Organization and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the specific projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with the project team, engineers, contractors, and governmental officials.
• Excellent communication and time management capabilities.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; specifically, in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate Development or related field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of project development, management or construction experience.
• PE License preferred but not required.
• Municipal Utility District knowledge and experience is a plus.

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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