Real Estate Development Specialist

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. (www.dikita.com), headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is a premier architectural, engineering, and construction management firm with over 45 years of experience. Dikita’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction management professionals delivers a wide range of high-quality projects, including infrastructure improvements and expansion, transit build-out, transit market research, new facilities, and capital construction services that enhance communities and drive industry standards forward.  Our commitment to quality and integrity is our strength.

    SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Real Estate Development Specialist who has worked for a developer or played a lead role in real estate projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of land use planning, zoning, permitting, and commercial and mixed-use development. This individual must be skilled at structuring deals from acquisition to exit and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

   RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Evaluation & Feasibility
• Conduct site selection and due diligence
• Analyze zoning and land use regulations
• Prepare financial models and development pro forma
• Assess entitlement risks and permitting pathways
• Deal Structuring
• Identify, underwrite, and negotiate property acquisitions
• Collaborate with partners, brokers, attorneys, and investors to structure viable deals
• Secure equity and/or debt financing
• Development Management
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and city officials to advance projects through planning and permitting
• Oversee the entitlement process, from initial application to approval
• Manage budgets, timelines, and consultants throughout the development cycle
• Support or lead efforts to market and sell stabilized assets
• Prepare investor presentations, offering memoranda, and project updates
• Monitor market trends to inform strategic disposition timing
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     EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus
• 5+ years of experience with a developer or development-focused real estate firm
• Strong understanding of land use planning, zoning, and municipal permitting processes
• Hands-on experience with commercial real estate, mixed-use, or urban infill projects
• Proven track record of acquiring, entitling, building, and/or selling real estate projects
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Familiarity with real estate legal documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, JV agreements, etc.)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

      Preferred Traits

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects
• Deep knowledge of local real estate markets and entitlement environment
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to changing project demands

• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus. Dikita offers a flexible work environment, a comprehensive health and welfare plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a discretionary match, company-paid licenses, certifications, and professional organization memberships.*   We also offer dozens of supplemental benefits.

*Subject to repayment based on length of employment.

Preference will be given to residents of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. To apply, submit your resume and examples of past development experience or relevant transactions.

We offer a grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment with a commitment to enriching the communities we serve.

 

At Dikita we take pride in our diversity and inclusion. We offer a grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment with a commitment to quality and integrity. Dikita Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.