Overview

When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Development Manager with Hines, you will be leading the identification, curation, and generation of development projects in New Zealand. From undertaking value-add refurbishment projects on existing assets, to master planning full scale developments through construction and ultimate project delivery, with a key focus on achieving successful financial outcomes for Hines and its investors. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Development Management

• Manage the whole development cycle – land constraints, consent processes, legal documentation, leasing and negotiation, marketing, feasibilities, tendering, construction, budgets, and programme.
• Identify, initiate, and manage a range of property development projects simultaneously.
• Undertake master planning where required for larger projects.
• Responsible for the feasibilities for project viability
• Responsible for marketing and agency relationships
• Negotiation with prospective tenants and legal documentation
• Ensure compliance with all current and relevant legislation
• Prepare capital expenditure applications in the prescribed format for projects requiring approval
• Assist in the development of rolling forecasts, annual and longer-term business plans by providing financial data on a range of development projects
• Prepare detailed project strategies, plans for development projects, and undertake detailed feasibility and financial analysis of prospective projects, together with statutory compliance (resource management and engineering standards), project tracking and evaluation.
• Select and manage project teams, consultants and contractors ensuring projects are procured on time and within budget
• Deliver high quality projects that maximise the return on investment
• Conduct development projects in a manner that is consistent with the values of Hines
• Formally report on all projects and prepare any other reports required by Hines or its investors and the Director of Hines New Zealand on the performance of projects
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with all stakeholders – internal and external.
• Responsible for managing all members of a project team, including Hines development, Hines Conceptual Construction Group, design and construction and support personnel, and third-party consultants/advisor and associated stakeholders
• Ensure projects/developments are well managed, delivered on time, on budget and any issues that arise are addressed

Acquisitions/Transactions

• In conjunction with the Director of New Zealand:
• Research potential land sites, development options, identify value-add opportunities within the real estate market
• Develop relationships with land, owners, developers, civic and community groups and government agencies conducive to originating, supporting, or processing new opportunities
• During due diligence assist with underwriting aspects including market research, authority fees, site constraints, development budget, development program, construction budget, construction program, operating budget, and financial assumptions
• During due diligence assist with property inspections
• Assist with transaction documentation as needed to acquire the site/Project, including purchase agreements, development agreements, title and survey, government agreements etc.

Capital / Funds Management

• In conjunction with Director of New Zealand and analyst/funds team assist as needed with:
• Management of capital / investor relationships
• Funds management processes and teams
• Reporting to Hines, investors, lenders, and other third parties as relevant regarding status of projects
• Work with lenders to facilitate financing requirements for projects

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include: 

• Degree in property, business, or another relevant field i.e. finance, construction management, engineering, architecture
• Ten or more years' experience in development with demonstrated capability in identification, analysis, management and delivery of complex, multifaceted, value-adding development projects
• Commercial, industrial, mixed-use asset classes
• Strong Analytical skills including Excel
• Strong skillset in feasibility analysis
• Proven track record in leading internal and external teams to successful development outcomes
• Highly effective stakeholder management
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule
• Ability to analyse real estate from a strategic point of view
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to foster strong relationships with agents, owners, investors, and project teams
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Think creatively and contribute to project success
• Interact with employees, visitors and business partners with poise and diplomacy
• Ability to handle very stressful, high-pressured atmosphere
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff

Closing

Hines is a global real estate investment, development and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 28 countries. We manage a $92.3B¹ portfolio of high-performing assets across residential, logistics, retail, office and mixed-use strategies. Our local teams serve 634 properties totaling over 225 million square feet globally. We are committed to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying offsets. To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of June 30, 2022.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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