Director, Real Estate & Economic Development, Texas
$131,600–$153,779 year
HybridDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Manage internal and external teams to deliver complex real estate, public-private partnership, and economic development strategies. Lead market, feasibility, business planning, and fiscal and economic impact studies while designing public policies and analyzing residual land value for major landowners. Develop inclusive community engagement strategies and support business development through proposal writing and client cultivation. Review and present client deliverables including memos, reports, and presentations. This Director role leads project teams within HR&A's newly launched Vital Places Studio, advising mayors, agency heads, and institutional clients on high-stakes decisions across Texas. Candidates will mentor junior staff and contribute to internal culture-building and business improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 8–12 years of experience in government, urban planning, economic development, real estate, housing, public policy, or related consulting fields
- Substantial project management experience developing and steering economic development, real estate, infrastructure, or parks and open space projects and proposals
- Knowledge of the land use and economic development context, stakeholders, politics, regulations, and government processes within Texas cities
- Experience and comfort with real estate financial modeling and analysis
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff
- Strong client management and communication skills
- Proficiency in common AI tools and understanding of limitations of AI tools
- Demonstrated interest in using emerging AI tools to accelerate data analysis, deliverable production and other specialized methodologies
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or commensurate work experience in city planning, economic development, real estate, public policy, business, or a related field preferred (additional experience may substitute for a graduate degree)
- A passion for community development and inclusive urban growth
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