Overview When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.Responsibilities As a Director – Development with Hines, you will be responsible for managing multiple real estate development and/or redevelopment projects. The Director of Development is responsible and accountable for project financial results and investment returns for Hines and its co-investors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Manage all aspects of one or more real estate development and/or redevelopment projectsAssume primary day-to-day management responsibilities for Hines Aubrey Lake development project in Bartow County, GADevelop strong working relationships with investor partners, Bartow County leadership, landowners, developers, civic and community groups and government agencies conducive to originating, supporting, or processing new opportunitiesLead broker team in the marketing of land sites and the legal team in negotiation and preparation of land sales term sheets and purchase agreements. Manage relationships with third-party land purchasers throughout their due diligence, permitting, and closing periods including negotiating purchase agreement amendments as may be required.Coordinate the preparation of all investor communication materials in accordance with operating agreement requirements. Lead monthly investor calls and meetings.Coordinate with construction and design team throughout design and construction phases to ensure that project vision is executed, all development and operating agreement obligations are met, and construction costs are minimizedLead bond financing team in executing issuance of future bond series and manage all reporting responsibilities associated with existing bond financing. Procure conventional construction financing as may be requiredFunction as the lead community association board member throughout the development periodFacilitate coordination between construction and Property Management to keep the project on track, ensure best-in-class property maintenance, and address any community management issues that arise including resident and commercial owner concernsUpdate and track all proforma/budget changes throughout the project and maintain monthly updates to senior management from commencement of investment through project completionResearch potential land sites for vertical development and coordinate with acquisition team on potential acquisition targetsDuring pre-acquisition coordinate all underwriting aspects and build project proforma: market research, municipal fees, site constraints, development budget, development schedule, construction budget, construction schedule, operating budget, and financial assumptionsGain entitlements for development projects through governmental agencies, formulate strategies, and direct internal and external development teams as neededPerform all predevelopment activities including feasibility, design, layout and entitlement, permitting and due diligence. With senior management and consultant team determine and program the scope, quality, and design of projectsComplete inspections and review legal documents related to property acquisitions including purchase agreements, title and survey, government agreements and closing exhibitsExecute and fine tune business plan (process entitlements and position for joint venture or sale; process entitlement and perform vertical construction). Develop and refine plans, designs, cost estimates, permitting and project timelines during the pre-construction periodCoordinate with Property Management and Asset Management on operating budget assumptions, including rents and concessions, and lease-up schedule throughout the lease-up process to verify accuracy of the underwriting assumptionsResponsible for maintaining and acquiring all documents for final project close-out, including keeping track of all outstanding letters of credit or bonds that needed to be postedManaging Others:Hire, manage and direct the career development of his/her teamEnsure his/her team has the appropriate technical skills, tools, and facilities to competently perform their rolesManage employee performance through the Company's performance review processDemonstrate effective management, leadership, coaching and development of staff to achieve Company and project team goals and objectivesEnsure goals and objectives are established for all staff within designated timeframesEnsure job responsibilities and expectations are clearly defined and communicated, work is assigned and distributed appropriately, staff is appropriately trained, and performance issues are addressed in a timely mannerConduct regular staff meetingsRegularly provide formal and informal feedback to team members including discussions of strengths and areas for improvementComplete well thought out and well documented performance reviews and annual salary recommendations within designated timeframesQualifications Minimum Requirements:MBA in business, finance, or real estate and bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, real estate, or economics from accredited institutions required.Seven or more years of related experienceExhibit excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate advanced development of critical thinking and problem-solving skill setPossess a sense of urgency in completing tasks and advancing all aspects of an investment thesisUtilize MS Excel as a daily tool to model complex real estate investments and manage on-going investment decisions including ability to build complex Excel models from scratchPossess extensive experience in negotiating commercial real estate land sales term sheets and purchase agreementsClosing At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans 93.2 billion of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients\' needs.While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines\' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.#J-18808-Ljbffr
