Senior Development Analyst Full Time

This role partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, manage due diligence, support project execution, and provide strategic analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong financial and operational acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Underwriting:

• Develop and maintain financial models to underwrite development, acquisition, and disposition opportunities.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, including rental rates, returns, equity multiples, and other key investment metrics.
• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile development budgets, including variance reporting between projected and actual costs.
• Prepare internal investment memoranda and executive-level presentation materials.
• Refine budgets, schedules, and market assumptions to support accurate forecasting and reporting.

Due Diligence and Market Analysis:

• Lead due diligence for development opportunities, including analysis of use cases, financing markets, cap rates, taxes, and regulatory considerations.
• Conduct site feasibility analysis, including review of zoning, utilities, drainage, access, visibility, environmental conditions, and title.
• Conduct and track market research to monitor market dynamics, regulatory changes, target industries, and competitive activity across Texas.
• Assist with entitlement efforts, including rezoning, platting, and pursuit of tax abatements or other economic incentives.

Project Development and Execution:

• Support all phases of development, including land acquisition proposals, leasing strategies, contract negotiations, and business development efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop conceptual budgets and project schedules.
• Oversee preliminary design phases, lead design review meetings, and coordinate accelerated scheduling efforts as needed.
• Identify and implement value engineering strategies to improve cost efficiency and long-term asset performance.

Consultant and Stakeholder Coordination:

• Oversee third-party consultants and related contracts, including geotechnical, engineering, environmental, surveying, and other professional services.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate bids from contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as a primary liaison for customers, brokers, consultants, contractors, and government officials throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate across development, acquisition, finance, debt, and disposition teams to ensure alignment and support investment committee approvals.

Reporting, Compliance, and Operational Support:

• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership, including performance metrics and risk assessments.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external reports, data tracking, and project documentation.
• Support Legal and Risk Management teams to help ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee tracking and reporting of groundwater assets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Groundwater Conservation District reporting requirements.
• Conduct routine asset evaluations and coordinate maintenance or capital improvements.
• Collaborate with water customers to support accurate delivery, billing, and reporting.

Government, Community, and Business Development Support:

• Build and maintain relationships with transportation agencies, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector stakeholders in target regions.
• Assist with developing public engagement strategies related to incentives, permitting, and project timelines.
• Partner with Marketing to support business development initiatives, materials, strategy coordination, and events.
• Support regional leadership on strategic and ad hoc initiatives.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Texas transportation planning at state, regional, and local levels.
• Knowledge of Texas regulatory frameworks governing surface water, groundwater, and ERCOT market operations.
• Working knowledge of Texas oil and gas, telecommunications (fiber and cell infrastructure), and related infrastructure industries.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting principles, and construction fundamentals.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with executive-level presence.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Bluebeam, Box, project management platforms, GIS applications, and AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include real estate, finance, construction management, engineering, or related disciplines.
• MBA preferred.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PE, or similar) are a plus.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, finance, industrial or land development, energy, transportation, or related fields.
• Experience with municipal processes, plan reviews, and regulatory approvals.
• Experience preparing and reviewing contractor and consultant proposals, agreements, and contracts.

Source: Hillwood Career Page

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