VP Special Projects and Business Development

A Brief Overview

Reporting to the President of Hunt Communities, the VP Special Projects and Business Development will work closely with the development team, outside experts, municipal governments, and other entities to advance discrete projects and obligations which are essential to the overall success of the land development and master planned community development arm of the Hunt Companies in El Paso, Austin, and surrounding communities. The Vice President will oversee certain aspects of special financing and multi-party infrastructure and development obligations, coordinate with municipal and county governments on special projects related to road and infrastructure construction and financing, and direct and manage progress of outside engineering, tax, finance, and legal consultants to protect the company's interest in a variety of multi-party interactions. Additionally, the Vice President will drive business development initiatives, foster partnerships, and build relationships with government officials, industry partners, and internal and affiliate team members. The Vice President will be integral in attending conferences, maintaining positive relationships in the community, and aggressively advocating for policies which promote positive outcomes for master planned community development.

What You Will Do

• Establishes and maintains relationships with government officials (elected and staff), business organizations, policy advocacy groups, non-profit organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Attends critical government and policy public meetings and conferences to maintain strong connections with stakeholders while advocating for critical community outcomes.
• Advances discrete policy and project activities on behalf of Hunt Communities and manages project milestones including public meetings, consultant management, and approval processes.
• Works closely with internal development and construction teams to advance projects that compliment and support traditional development and construction activities, but which fall outside the normal day-to-day activities of the development team.
• Develops and maintains internal public project tracker spreadsheet of key initiatives and status, milestones, and timelines.
• Collaborates with Hunt Communities team (as necessary) on special project goals and critical initiatives.
• Cultivates relationships with key stakeholders and agencies responsible for development regulation, permits, and approvals.
• Coordinates with planning organizations, mobility authorities, and economic development organizations (public and private) to secure funding, access resources, and advance critical Hunt Communities and local/regional policy objectives.
• Prepares quarterly regional economic activity reports highlighting public and private investment and expansion/contraction activities which impact the regional economy and the real estate industry.
• Maintains relationships with industry competitors and high-level awareness of market activity and changes impacting land development in our marketplace.
• Researches innovative land development solutions including new technologies, decentralized utility systems, and cutting edge opportunities and advance relationships that advance our business in a rapidly changing environment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Operations Management, Finance, Business, Management or related. Preferred
• 10+ years 10+ years
• 10+ years operations/supervisory and leadership experience; Proven experience in leading effective teams and individuals, managing organizational change and initiating key innovations
• Exhibits good written communication skills.
• Works well in group situations.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and direct activities of team members.
• Microsoft Excel ability.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong customer focus and customer service skills.
• Pays close attention to detail, demonstrates strong communication, and business literacy skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effective time management
• Requires a detail oriented, self-starter, who takes initiative, prioritize, and multi-task in busy environment.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments
• Effective and persuasive leadership, comfortable with all levels of staff, public and other.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic skills
• Strong public speaking skills and experience.
• The ability to understand, express and exchange complex ideas in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand, “read the room”, and manage high-profile, sensitive, and/or controversial political situations
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgement
• Ability to implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and measure performance effectively.
  
  

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

You must be able to pass a drug, background screen and physical abilities test/motor vehicle record check (if one is required per the position).

EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.