EVP/Chief Development Officer

About the role

Serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and provides strategic direction, executive oversight, and accountability for DART's development portfolio, including capital planning, capital program governance, real estate, transit-oriented development, environmental compliance, Design and Construction to include design consultants and contractors. Ensures development programs align with the Agency's strategic priorities, financial capacity, regulatory requirements, and long-term service objectives.

Location: 1401 PACIFIC AVE, DALLAS, TX 75202, United States of America

FLSA: Exempt

Pay

Pay Range: $189,740.00 - $313,071.00

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the Agency's development portfolio, including capital planning, real estate, transit-oriented development, environmental compliance, and capital investment initiatives.
• Establishes and oversees the implementation of development strategies, policies, priorities, and performance objectives that support DART's mission and long-range plans.
• Leads the planning and responsible management of the Agency's Capital Improvement Program, working closely with executive leaders and key stakeholders.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and actively participates in executive leadership discussions regarding organizational priorities, investments, and resource allocation.
• Provides effective program oversight, manages finances responsibly, addresses risks, and holds development programs and initiatives accountable for results.
• Leads major capital projects, real estate deals, transit-oriented development, and upgrades to the Agency's infrastructure.
• Represents the Agency before the Board of Directors, governmental agencies, community organizations, industry partners, regulatory entities, and other stakeholders on matters related to development and capital investment.
• Supports the pursuit of federal, state, regional, and local funding opportunities and partnerships that advance strategic development objectives.
• Promotes organizational excellence through leadership development, succession planning, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitors emerging industry trends, best practices, technologies, and regulatory developments relevant to transportation infrastructure, development, and capital investment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Planning, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive or senior leadership experience in capital development, infrastructure, transportation, engineering, real estate, public administration, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading a complex department or functional area, overseeing large-scale capital investment programs, and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, capital program governance, financial management, public-sector administration, and organizational leadership principles.
• Knowledge of funding strategies, regulatory requirements, risk management, and stakeholder engagement associated with major infrastructure and development programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, develop strategic solutions, and make sound executive decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with executive management, governing boards, elected officials, community leaders, business partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to build high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and promote accountability and professional development.
• Proficiency with project management technology used to plan schedules, track budgets and milestones, manage risks and documents, and report project progress