Real Estate Development & Transactions Support Manager - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Houston, TX 77246
About the Job
The Real Estate Development & Transactions Support Manager role involves overseeing all phases of real estate development, from land acquisition to project completion. Key responsibilities include identifying and securing undeveloped land and preparing it for construction. This role also entails securing financial resources through tax credit applications, loan negotiations, and partnership agreements. The candidate will manage design and construction activities, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines while preparing and managing budgets to meet financial goals. Effective project management involves coordinating a diverse team, including architects, engineers, attorneys, and construction managers. Strong communication skills are critical to maintaining productive relationships with government agencies, elected officials, and other stakeholders. Additionally, the role requires regular progress reporting and analysis to keep all parties informed and ensure project accountability.
Salary Range: $105,814 - $136,936 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, business administration, or a related field.
Experience:
7+ years in commercial real estate brokerage, in the Houston area. Extensive network of existing broker and developer relationships, 3-5 years in land development, with a strong grasp of design, value engineering, and local market expertise, including labor, pricing, and entitlements. 5 years of supervisory experience. Texas Commercial Real Estate Broker license
- Budget and Financial Management: Create and manage land development budgets. Track invoices, maintain budget variance reporting, and analyze costs. Collaborate with financial analysts to maintain proformas.
- Process Oversight and Scheduling: Understand and oversee all components of land development processes, ensuring timely sequencing of phases. Manage project schedules, including critical path analysis, to ensure on-time delivery of lots.
- Planning, Permitting, and Regulatory Compliance: Play an integral role in jurisdictional planning processes, anticipating requirements for building permits. Secure subdivision, development, and reimbursement agreements.
- Subcontractor and Engineering Supervision: Oversee civil, geotechnical, and structural engineers, as well as paving, utility, and landscape subcontractors. Conduct daily field inspections to monitor project quality and compliance.
- Infrastructure and Utility Coordination: Manage design and installation of infrastructure with dry utility providers.
- Oversee SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) requirements to ensure environmental compliance.
- Contract and Bid Administration: Direct and manage contract negotiations, bid analysis, and administration for project-related services.
- Community and Property Management: Manage Residential Property Owner's Associations and Municipal Utility Districts. Ensure undeveloped land is maintained correctly, including taxes and upkeep.
- Collaboration and Market Support: Coordinate with builders on lot takedowns or pod sales.
- Assist in market research, sales, and advertising efforts as needed. Approval and Plan Management: Obtain approvals for conceptual plans, preliminary and final plats, and common area landscape plans.
Special Skills
Financial & Accounting Skills: Solid understanding of financial principles to support project viability.
Project & Time Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects with excellent organizational and time management abilities, meeting deadlines consistently.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Project
Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, professional demeanor, ethical code, and ability to build positive team relationships. Work Ethic & Efficiency: Strong work ethic, commitment to accuracy, and a positive, motivated approach to multitasking. Vital stakeholder relationship-building abilities, strategic analysis, risk management, and advanced communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly; modest Excel skills
Travel to and from potential sites required
Preferred:
A Master’s degree or advanced certification (e.g., CFA, PMP) is a plus.
Experience working with government agencies, lenders, and other key stakeholders is preferred.
AutoCAD, GIS, and related real estate software.