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Brookfield Properties Land Development Project Manager in Houston, Texas
Location
Houston - 10720 W. Sam Houston Pkwy North, Suite 150
Business
As part of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound ESG practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.
We see tomorrow, today. At Brookfield Properties, we’re a fully integrated developer so we know what it takes to go from concept to concrete, from blueprint to building. From vision, experience, resources, and ethics, every day we take these ingredients to partner with our communities, collaborating with the places where we work, customizing developments to meet the neighborhoods’ specific needs, and identifying the highest and best use for each property to create unique and lasting places that bring people together. Learn more (https://www.brookfieldproperties.com/en/our-businesses/development.html) .
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Your Team
As a member of the Land Team, reporting to the Director of Land, the Land Development Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for planning, engineering, and architecture consultants necessary for lot development, infrastructure design, permitting, and the construction of a Masterplan Community. The Project Manager will develop and oversee schedules and budgets, aligning with the business plan objectives and priorities of the land team. This role will require making essential decisions related to design, budgeting, and timelines while collaborating closely with the Construction Manager and Development Manager to achieve project success.
Your Key Deliverables
The Project Manager oversees consultant management and daily operations for the project, ensuring smooth coordination between internal departments and external partners. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage project consultants to ensure alignment with Brookfield objectives and the delivery of high-quality results
Apply critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills to address challenges with Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, or contractors as they arise
Ensure project continuity and maintain builder supply by directing consultants in planning and design, to secure necessary approvals to commence construction in line with delivery schedules
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and local jurisdictions to obtain all required approvals, permits, and final acceptance of construction projects
Manage contracts and budgets of all consultants and contractors involved in the design, development, and maintenance of a project
Direct and monitor consultants throughout the design, approval, and construction of parks, amenities, and landscaping projects
Provide real-time updates on project status, costs, and timelines for both upcoming and ongoing projects
Understand the financing options available for the project, forecast quarterly spending, and manage contracts and budgets accordingly
Maintain a comprehensive view of the development, ensuring that each decision supports the overall integrity and long-term vision for the community
Provide comprehensive status updates to the Land team
Evaluate and approve proposals to ensure alignment with project budgets and objectives
Review and approve payments to consultants, contractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual agreements
Monitor and track both soft and hard costs to identify budgeting needs for future phases of development and forecasting future spend
Provide support to prepare and develop the Business Plan
Prepare project approval packages for internal review and approval
Build and maintain strong relationships with the HOA and sales team, providing relevant schedule updates and milestones as needed
Ensure consultants and contractors meet business plan objectives and initiate changes when necessary to achieve expected results
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with consultants and contractors, to ensure success for all parties and initiating corrective action, when required
Establish and sustain productive relationships with MUD consultants and board directors to facilitate smooth project execution
Actively seek out and present cost and/or time savings opportunities
Present issues and potential solutions to the Development Manager for decision
Regularly monitor the community, and onsite construction conditions of the development and raw land
Must Haves
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Planning, Architecture or Engineering
5-10 years of relevant experience in land development or related field
Desire to enhance systems and processes to achieve tasks more efficiently
Proactive leader with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and organizational skills
Microsoft Office Suite Skills: Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint
Your Opportunity
We are proud to offer our employees what they value most:
Competitive compensation
Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1
Career development programs
Charitable donation matching
Paid Volunteer Hours
Paid parental leave
Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
Wellness and mental health resources
Pet insurance offering
A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
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Brookfield Properties participates in the E-Verify process (https://www.e-verify.gov/) to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1000 properties and 380 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.
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