Job Summary: Accountable for supporting Real Estate Director during property acquisition, lease negotiations and development. Key functions include early site planning, feasibility budgets, conducting due diligence, securing entitlements, with periodic work on H-E- B owned properties, leased properties and joint venture partnerships.

Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned as necessary

-Responsible for initial site planning efforts, including locations of site signage identifying opportunities for efficiencies

-Accountable for creating development schedules for real estate functions, including entitlements, offsite scope and conducting permitting strategy sessions

-Supports Real Estate Director during acquisition and lease negotiations by managing due diligence tasks to identify and mitigate project risk

-Negotiates and oversees terms of Site Development Agreements, declaration of easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions, shared cost estimates, schedules, and other contract documents in conjunction with Real Estate Director

-Manages the Site Development Agreements and associated reimbursements including but not limited to 380, TIRZ, MUD, etc. in conjunction with Real Estate Director

-Negotiates lease exhibits, schedules, delineation of scope of work to drive efficiencies for HEB with landlords on leased properties

-Reviews proformas in conjunction with Real Estate Director and signoff packages for approval of capital funding by Leadership

-Negotiates and approves consultant proposals, ensuring competitive pricing,  manages  consultant invoices  during predevelopment phase

-Prepares and manages predevelopment project budget  and related expenses for the Real Estate Department

-Conducts Alignment Meetings

-Conducts Real Estate handoff to Design and Construction

-Manages surveys and plats initiated and paid for by the Real Estate department

-Attends and presents at public meetings to procure entitlements associated with project development

-Manages all neighborhood concerns until the start of construction after which will act as an advisor to Construction and Public Affairs

Education and Experience preferred

- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

-5 years of experience in a technical real estate development role in commercial real estate, preferably with retail experience

-Working knowledge and experience in budgeting and expense tracking

-Working knowledge and experience in Real Estate acquisition and lease negotiations

Key Competencies preferred

-Moderate PC skills including MS Office, Bluebeam, CAD, as well as computer software programs required by the job

-Strong analytical, organization and project management skills

-Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

-Strong negotiation and influencing skills

-Ability to manage, develop and motivate outside consults and services providers

-Excellent leadership and teamwork skills

-Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex or costly issues

Physical and Other Requirements
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours

07-2011