Vice President, Real Estate Development

About the role

At BGRE, we don’t just build and manage buildings. We envision and develop forward-thinking properties where businesses, people and communities thrive. From strategic planning through completion, our experienced team brings developments to life with a focus on creating enduring value and meaningful experiences. We are seeking a VP, Real Estate Development to join BGRE in Dallas, TX/Remote. In this position, you will play a key role in helping to expand our business in one of the most dynamic multifamily markets in the U.S. — and BGRE is investing to grow with it. This is a unique opportunity to build a Texas platform from a position of real influence, backed by the scale and resources of a global real estate leader.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and lead execution of new development and acquisition opportunities across BGRE’s core Texas markets (Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin)
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of off-market and marketed development acquisition opportunities through relationships with brokers, landowners, municipalities, and capital partners
• Lead due diligence for new acquisitions, coordinating with legal, engineering, environmental, and other consultants to assess risk and feasibility
• Cultivate and expand relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, municipalities, economic development agencies, and capital partners across Texas
• Engage with our investment analysis team to develop, maintain, and present financial models and underwriting for prospective development opportunities, including DCF projections, return sensitivities, and comparable market analysis
• Represent BGRE at industry events, conferences, and local government meetings to build brand presence and generate new deal flow
• Coordinate information exchange with regional offices and cross-functional teams, including Acquisitions, Design & Construction, Leasing, Asset Management, Legal, and Marketing, to advance opportunities from sourcing through closing
• Monitor entitlement, zoning, and land use requirements; develop and maintain expertise in local regulations and trends across target Texas markets
• Assist in setting the annual business development strategy, goals, and objectives
• Develop, maintain, & report on financial models for current & prospective development projects
• Track project budgets & prepare reports for internal FP&A team; help to set project-related tasks, milestones, & meeting schedules during acquisitions, predevelopment, entitlements, & construction
• Engage with & help oversee the workflow of architects, engineers, general contractors & other consultants & service providers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, or related field; graduate degree a plus
• 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, acquisitions, or business development, with a demonstrated track record of sourcing and closing deals in Texas markets
• Established network of relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and capital partners across Texas
• Experience managing and overseeing all aspects of a development project—Acquisition, entitlement, design, construction, lease up
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ARGUS Enterprise experience a plus
• Strong deal-sourcing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and strategic problem-solving abilities
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and work collaboratively across departments
• Ability to compellingly articulate ideas, arguments, and recommendations to senior leadership and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously; strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas and the greater U.S. as needed

Benefits

• 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Paid maternity leave
• Generous employee referral program