Senior Development Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to underwrite development, acquisition, and disposition opportunities.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, including rental rates, returns, equity multiples, and other key investment metrics.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile development budgets, including variance reporting between projected and actual costs.
• Prepare internal investment memoranda and executive-level presentation materials.
• Refined budgets, schedules, and market assumptions to support accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Lead due diligence for development opportunities, including analysis of use cases, financing markets, cap rates, taxes, and regulatory considerations.
• Conduct site feasibility analysis, including review of zoning, utilities, drainage, access, visibility, environmental conditions, and title.
• Conduct and track market research to monitor market dynamics, regulatory changes, target industries, and competitive activity across Texas.
• Auxiliary with entitlement efforts, including rezoning, platting, and pursuit of tax abatements or other economic incentives.
• Support all phases of development, including land acquisition proposals, leasing strategies, contract negotiations, and business development efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop conceptual budgets and project schedules.
• Oversee preliminary design phases, lead design review meetings, and coordinate accelerated scheduling efforts as needed.
• Identify and implement value engineering strategies to improve cost efficiency and long-term asset performance.
• Oversee third-party consultants and related contracts, including geotechnical, engineering, environmental, surveying, and other professional services.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate bids from contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as a primary liaison for customers, brokers, consultants, contractors, and government officials throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cookordination across development, acquisition, finance, debt, and disposition teams to ensure alignment and support investment committee approvals.
• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership, including performance metrics and risk assessments.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external reports, data tracking, and project documentation.
• Support Legal and Risk Management teams to help ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee tracking and reporting of groundwater assets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Groundwater Conservation District reporting requirements.
• Conduct routine asset evaluations and coordinate maintenance or capital improvements.
• Collaborate with water customers to support accurate delivery, billing, and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with transportation agencies, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector stakeholders in target regions.
• Assist with developing public engagement strategies related to incentives, permitting, and project timelines.
• Partner with Marketing to support business development initiatives, materials, strategy coordination, and events.
• Support regional leadership on strategic and ad hoc initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Texas transportation planning at state, regional, and local levels.
• Knowledge of Texas regulatory frameworks governing surface water, groundwater, and ERCOT market operations.
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting principles, and construction fundamentals.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with executive-level presence.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Bluebeam, Box, project management platforms, GIS applications, and AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include real estate, finance, construction management, engineering, or related disciplines.
• MBA preferred.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PE, or similar) are a plus.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, finance, industrial or land development, energy, transportation, or related fields.
• Experience with municipal processes, plan reviews, and regulatory approvals.
• Experience preparing and reviewing contractor and consultant proposals, agreements, and contracts.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holidays
• Paid family caregiver leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Additional programs to support Associates and their families

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.