Senior Development Manager- Industrial

FW Heritage Commons
13600 Heritage Pkwy
Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76177, USA

FW Heritage Commons
13600 Heritage Pkwy
Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76177, USA

Hillwood Properties, based in Fort Worth, is a premier real estate developer specializing in industrial-logistics, corporate office, and retail mixed-use development, as well as airport and property management. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Hillwood has established a reputation for quality development that drives economic growth for communities throughout North Texas. Signature developments include Alliance Texas, Circle T Ranch, and Frisco Station.

To date, Hillwood Properties has developed and acquired 31 million square feet of industrial, 3.2 million square feet of retail and office, and over 4,000 multifamily units. For more information on Hillwood Properties’ flagship development, Alliance Texas, please visit  .

Position Summary:

Hillwood Properties is seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager – Industrial (Manager) to join our growing Alliance Texas industrial development team in Fort Worth, TX. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Development, this role will help lead and manage the full development lifecycle for both speculative and build-to-suit industrial projects —including site viability, entitlement, design, construction, tenant improvement coordination and occupancy.

The ideal candidate is a team player, strategic, high-performing, results-oriented professional with a collaborative approach to land development, permitting, design, construction management and customer service. This individual will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects align with Hillwood Properties’ and Alliance Texas’ commitment to excellence and value creation.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Development and Planning:

• Conduct site feasibility and due diligence, assessing zoning, site conditions, utilities, drainage and access.
• Oversee third-party contracts for geotechnical, environmental, boundary and topographic surveys, and title work.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, contractors, consultants and government agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage site specific entitlement processes, including platting and public infrastructure design, in coordination with team members.
• Lead coordination with local government agencies and utility providers to secure necessary approvals and permits before construction begins.
• Negotiate and manage agreements for utility connections, relocations, and infrastructure work to support development needs.
• Initiate the bid review process for contractors, architects, consultants, design, engineers, and trades bids ensuring alignment with project goals and budget
• Manage the selection, contracting, and coordination of consultants, including planners, engineers, architects, and pre-construction managers.
• Oversee preliminary design phase, conduct regular design review meetings and facilitate fast-track scheduling with city and design teams.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities to optimize project design, control costs, and maximize value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create conceptual development budgets and schedules.
• Finalize site and building designs with the SVP, initiating pricing and sub-bid processes to secure reliable project estimates.
• Refine development budgets and schedules to ensure effective project tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to develop detailed bank budgets and cash flow assumptions for project financing.
• Support the legal team to complete loan checklists, ensuring compliance and providing due diligence for appraisers and lenders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with bank inspectors, facilitating monthly bank draws and addressing any post-closing issues.

Construction Management:

• Partner with city officials to expedite and secure necessary permits and approvals before construction begins, maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Lead the selection and contracting process for general contractors, subcontractors, and other consultants while diligently managing to the project budget and schedule
• Attend…