Business Development Director, Dallas

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of high-performance experience in Business Development or Real Estate Development. A proven track record in a Design-Build, General Contractor or real estate developer environment is essential.
• Industry Acumen: Deep understanding of the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate fundamentals, including land use, regional construction costs, and the North Texas developer landscape.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to navigate technical discussions regarding robotics, architecture, and advanced material science without a translator.
• The Network: A "Day One" rolodex of local developers, investors, and architectural influencers in the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Construction Management or related. An MBA or MRED is preferred.
• AI Proficiency: Proficient in leveraging AI tools (Claude, Gemini) to accelerate research, drafting, and analysis — with a demonstrated ability to automate workflows and drive efficiency in a fast-paced deal environment.
• Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).
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