EVP​/Chief Development Officer

## EVP/Chief Development Officer Apply:
Headquarters:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 28, 2026 (29 days left to apply):
JR103589
**** Pay Range:****$ - $
**** Country:
**** United States of America
**** Address:
**** 1401 PACIFIC AVE
**** City:
**** DALLAS, TX 75202
**** FLSA:
**** Exempt
* *** Professionals:
**** 01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1A - Officials and Executives (EEO-Sub Category)
**** General

Summary:

**** Serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and provides strategic direction, executive oversight, and accountability for DART's development portfolio, including capital planning, capital program governance, real estate, transit-oriented development, environmental compliance, Design and Construction to include design consultants and contractors. Ensures development programs align with the Agency's strategic priorities, financial capacity, regulatory requirements, and long-term service objectives.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the Agency's development portfolio, including capital planning, real estate, transit-oriented development, environmental compliance, and capital investment initiatives.
* Establishes and oversees the implementation of development strategies, policies, priorities, and performance objectives that support DART's mission and long-range plans.
* Leads the planning and responsible management of the Agency's Capital Improvement Program, working closely with executive leaders and key stakeholders.
* Serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and actively participates in executive leadership discussions regarding organizational priorities, investments, and resource allocation.
* Provides effective program oversight, manages finances responsibly, addresses risks, and holds development programs and initiatives accountable for results.
* Leads major capital projects, real estate deals, transit-oriented development, and upgrades to the Agency's infrastructure.
* Represents the Agency before the Board of Directors, governmental agencies, community organizations, industry partners, regulatory entities, and other stakeholders on matters related to development and capital investment.
* Supports the pursuit of federal, state, regional, and local funding opportunities and partnerships that advance strategic development objectives.
* Promotes organizational excellence through leadership development, succession planning, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Monitors emerging industry trends, best practices, technologies, and regulatory developments relevant to transportation infrastructure, development, and capital investment
* Performs other related duties as assigned.  
** MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

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* Note:

An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.  
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Planning, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
* Ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive or senior leadership experience in capital development, infrastructure, transportation, engineering, real estate, public administration, or related fields.
* Demonstrated experience leading a complex department or functional area, overseeing large-scale capital investment programs, and managing multidisciplinary teams.
* Knowledge of strategic planning, capital program governance, financial management, public-sector administration, and organizational leadership principles.
* Knowledge of funding strategies, regulatory requirements, risk management, and stakeholder engagement associated with major infrastructure and development programs.
* Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to analyze complex issues, develop strategic solutions, and make sound executive decisions in a dynamic environment.
* Ability to effectively communicate with executive management, governing boards, elected officials, community leaders, business partners, and other stakeholders.
* Ability to build high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and promote accountability and professional development.
* Proficiency with project management technology used to plan…