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

Your 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

Your Career @ BGRE

At BGRE, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

Why BGRE?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. BGRE strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a BGRE employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.