When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
Hines is seeking a high-performing Associate to be part of our Houston Land Development team. This individual will play a foundational role in identifying, underwriting, entitling, and executing horizontal land development projects.
This is a rare opportunity to leverage Hines’ national land platform, capital resources, and data-driven approach while applying a highly local, entrepreneurial mindset. The successful candidate will bring a blend of strategic market intelligence, builder connectivity, and hands-on execution experience to deliver successful communities and shape Hines’ growth in the market
Source and underwrite new residential land development and acquisition opportunities across the Houston market.
Assist active projects from feasibility and entitlement through design, financing, and horizontal delivery.
Prepare and manage detailed financial models, including sensitivity analysis, return metrics, and scenario planning.
Conduct and apply market research — including builder sales data, permit trends, and demographic analysis — to guide investment strategy.
Understand and help manage project cash flows, working closely with leadership to ensure funding is aligned with budget and schedule needs. Timely cash availability is essential to meeting obligations and avoiding delays.
Understand and collaborate with Construction teammates on project budgets, development schedules, and managing third-party contractors.
Manage builder relationships and assist with the negotiation and administration of lot sale contracts.
Evaluate sites for entitlement feasibility, infrastructure scalability, and regulatory or environmental constraints.
Coordinate with city staff, legal advisors, HOAs, and public financing consultants to secure approvals, permits, and potential reimbursement structures (e.g., MUDs, PIDs, Metro Districts).
Interface with investors and lenders, including the preparation of reporting packages, draw requests, and compliance materials.
Represent Hines in the local market as a credible and connected land developer, actively building relationships with homebuilders, landowners, brokers, and city officials.
Minimum Requirements include:
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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