Residential Development Leader

Job Title: Master Planned Communities Development Leader

Location: Cypress, TX

Department: Residential Development

Reports To: Development Manager

Type: Full-Time

About Caldwell Companies
Caldwell Companies is an award-winning, fully integrated real estate development and investment firm based in Houston, Texas. For more than 35 years, we have been developing large-scale master planned communities, commercial developments, residential rental communities, and managing real estate investments with a commitment to excellence. As a faith-based, lifestyle-focused organization, we are dedicated to creating exceptional places that enrich lives.
Consistently recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, Caldwell Companies offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment grounded in integrity, teamwork, and selfless service. Our culture values respect, accountability, and personal growth, empowering individuals to thrive while working toward shared goals. Guided by our mission - Doing it right. Right now.® - we strive for excellence in everything we do and offer competitive compensation and benefits to support our team.

Position Summary
Caldwell Companies is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Residential Development Leader to join our team. In this role, you will provide project coordination and management for our large-scale master-planned communities, ensuring each project is executed with precision, efficiency, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage residential development projects from due diligence through horizontal construction, lot delivery, and closeout for assigned master-planned communities.
• Coordinate and oversee consultants and contractors, including civil, geotechnical, and structural engineers, land planners, architects, and utility providers.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; track performance, analyze variances, and report on key milestones and risks.
• Maintain and update development proformas in collaboration with the financial analyst and leadership team.
• Lead bidding, contract negotiation, and contract administration, including change orders and cost controls.
• Oversee horizontal infrastructure construction to ensure quality, safety, schedule adherence, and compliance with approved plans and municipal requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility districts to secure approvals, permits, and inspections.
• Manage Residential Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), including consultant coordination, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align development execution with business strategy and market objectives.
• Prepare clear project status reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a development-related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in residential or master-planned community development.
• Strong experience with MUDs is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of finance, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Proven ability to delegate effectively and ensure accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
Why Join Us
• Work alongside a dynamic, visionary leadership team shaping the future of communities.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on long-term, high-profile development projects.
• Competitive compensation, benefits package & collaborative team culture.

Caldwell Companies is an equal-opportunity employer.