Development Manager

Development Manager

Brookfield Residential - Houston, TX (10613 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. North, Suite 200)

Brookfield Residential is a leading North American land developer and home builder with a 65+ year legacy of creating award‑winning master‑planned communities. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional living experiences for our customers, partners, employees and the wider community. As part of Brookfield, we leverage resources to bring innovative, sustainable, and creative solutions to planning, development and operations across a broad portfolio of real estate types, including mixed‑use, multifamily and hospitality.

As a member of the Land team, the Development Manager reports to the Sr. Director of Land and leads all aspects of land development for master‑plan communities. The role oversees planning, design, permitting, budgeting and construction oversight, working cross‑functionally to align project execution with business objectives while building scalable systems and internal reporting standards.

Work directly with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to create a collaborative, results‑driven environment. The Development Manager will take ownership of project execution, consultant oversight, strategic planning and direct engagement with jurisdictions, contractors, and internal and external stakeholders.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all development activity.
• Oversee civil, landscape and amenity design packages (grading plans, drainage reports, street layouts, utility plans, etc.) for constructability and cost‑effectiveness.
• Manage consultants and contractors across planning, design, approvals, construction and landscaping.
• Facilitate the approval process with consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and jurisdictions to obtain approvals of Construction Completion Certificates and Final Acceptance Certificates.
• Establish lot delivery timelines and ensure seamless builder onboarding.
• Provide support during bidding, contracting negotiations and contractor section.
• Monitor site conditions, contractor performance, erosion control and project sequencing.
• Actively participate in the management of community Residents’ Association.
• Own budget creation, execution and ongoing management across internal infrastructure, common infrastructure and amenities.
• Approve pay applications, negotiate pricing and oversee financial impacts of land plan adjustments.
• Lead quarterly development cost updates and monthly financial tracking.
• Provide internal reporting on operational updates, budget variances, revenue forecasting and project milestones.
• Assist with development of the annual Business Plan, quarterly forecast reports and monthly investor updates.
• Create project approval packages.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with consultants, legal, MUD representatives, builders, contractors and regulatory agencies.
• Serve as the developer point of contact in HOA and MUD meetings.
• Coordinate delivery readiness and schedule transparency with the HOA and builder partners.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with community‑facing teams including marketing and sales.
• Maintain and foster open and knowledgeable communication with community residents, stakeholders and consultants.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Business, Construction Management or related field.
• 5‑10 years of land development experience, preferably large‑scale master‑planned communities.
• Experience with special taxing districts (MUDs, TIRZs, PIDs, etc.) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred.
• Proactive leadership skills with strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, organization and relationship‑management skills.
• Comfortable operating independently and making decisions aligned with high‑level business objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking software (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Coach and support direct reports (if applicable) in their Development Plan and operational objectives.
• Provide direction and mentorship to field staff for daily field operations.
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