Responsibilities
As a Director – Development with Hines, you will be responsible for managing multiple real estate development and/or redevelopment projects. The Director of Development is responsible and accountable for project financial results and investment returns for Hines and its co‑investors.
- Manage all aspects of one or more real estate development and/or redevelopment projects
- Assume primary day‑to‑day management responsibilities for the Hines Aubrey Lake development project in Bartow County, GA
- Develop strong working relationships with investor partners, Bartow County leadership, landowners, developers, civic and community groups, and government agencies to originate, support, or process new opportunities
- Lead the broker team in marketing land sites and the legal team in negotiating and preparing land sales term sheets and purchase agreements; manage relationships with third‑party land purchasers throughout due diligence, permitting, and closing, including negotiating amendments as required
- Coordinate the preparation of all investor communication materials in accordance with operating agreement requirements and lead monthly investor calls and meetings
- Collaborate with construction and design teams throughout design and construction phases to ensure project vision is executed, all obligations are met, and construction costs are minimized
- Lead bond financing team in issuing future bond series and manage all reporting responsibilities for existing bond financing; procure conventional construction financing as required
- Serve as the lead community association board member throughout the development period
- Facilitate coordination between construction and Property Management to keep the project on track, ensure best‑in‑class maintenance, and address community management issues, including resident and commercial owner concerns
- Update and track all proforma/budget changes throughout the project and provide monthly updates to senior management from investment commencement through completion
- Research potential land sites for vertical development and coordinate with the acquisition team on potential acquisition targets
- During pre‑acquisition coordinate all underwriting aspects and build the project proforma—including market research, municipal fees, site constraints, development budget, development schedule, construction budget, construction schedule, operating budget, and financial assumptions
- Obtain entitlements for development projects through governmental agencies, formulate strategies, and direct internal and external teams as needed
- Perform all predevelopment activities including feasibility, design, layout, entitlement, permitting, and due diligence; determine the scope, quality, and design of projects with senior management and consultants
- Complete inspections and review legal documents related to property acquisitions, including purchase agreements, title and survey, government agreements, and closing exhibits
- Execute and fine‑tune the business plan (process entitlements, position for joint venture or sale, perform vertical construction); develop and refine plans, designs, cost estimates, permitting, and project timelines during the pre‑construction period
- Coordinate with Property Management and Asset Management on operating budget assumptions—including rents, concessions, and lease‑up schedule—to verify underwriting accuracy throughout the lease‑up process
- Maintain and acquire all documents for final project close‑out, including tracking outstanding letters of credit or bonds that need to be posted
Managing Others
- Hire, manage, and direct the career development of the team
- Ensure the team has the appropriate technical skills, tools, and facilities to competently perform their roles
- Manage employee performance through the company’s performance review process
- Demonstrate effective management, leadership, coaching, and development to achieve company and project team goals and objectives
- Ensure goals and objectives are established for all staff within designated timeframes
- Clarify job responsibilities and expectations, assign work appropriately, train staff, and address performance issues promptly
- Conduct regular staff meetings
- Provide formal and informal feedback to team members, discussing strengths and areas for improvement
- Complete well‑thought‑out performance reviews and annual salary recommendations within designated timeframes