Jason Elms, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Texas

Dallas, Texas, United States

As Managing Principal, Jason mentors, motivates, and leads PICs / PMs on performance management, business development, technical guidance, financial oversight, and client relations. Jason also pursues and performs industrial land development projects as Client Manager, PIC and Project Manager.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Jason spearheaded Dallas branch office growth from 7 to 52 employees and $1.6 M to $10.8 M in annual revenue while delivering leadership and operational support to team of 50 including 18 registered professionals. Jason served as principal-in-charge for land development, water resources and municipal transportation projects including 2,500 single-family lots, 20 retail sites, 2.0 M SF of warehouse, 200,000 SF of office, and $20.0 M in municipal infrastructure. He also developed a branch Quality Management Plan with interoffice reviews and audits to promote excellence and reduce risk. Jason led the branch expansion from solely land development practice to multi-disciplined practice including transportation, hydraulics/hydrology, and water resources. Also, Jason created a DFW surveying department and led the group to $1.9M in annual revenue.In addition, Jason made the following key contributions during his tenure as Managing Vice President: instituted labor forecasting, project controls, and scope management to reduce labor write-offs 4% YOY for 4 years; initiated Employee Development Plan including technical seminars, book club, Toastmasters, DiSC / StrengthFinders, and open-door mentorship resulting in less than 6% voluntary turnover; strengthened relationships and increased workload with key Clients by developing and implementing Client Management Strategies; expanded client base in land development and municipal market by aligning team strengths with client needs to illustrate the value proposition; furthered brand awareness in DFW through targeted outreach to municipalities, developers, builders, contractors and sub-consultants, involvement in trade organizations, and pushing social media content; and fostered corporate culture and mission in an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial-minded environment.

Jason assembled and managed a team of consultants to entitle an approximately 6,000-acre logistics park. Entitlement efforts included annexation, zoning, and engineering master plans (water, sewer, drainage and thoroughfare) in four municipalities. In addition, Jason negotiated public-private partnership agreements with City Economic Development staff to ensure delivery of public infrastructure at a net zero cost to the developer. Jason also managed the design, approval and construction of approximately $40M of infrastructure improvements including design consultant selection; technical input on various design issues; negotiation of right-of-way acquisition from adjacent property owners; coordination of public bidding process; construction and contract administration.Jason provided wide-range of financial “sensitivity analysis”: from standard building pro forma; and potential public-private partnerships using tax-increment financing (“TIF”) and 380 Grants; to potential joint-venture structuring for build-out. Additionally, Mr. Elms pursued build-to-suit and real estate land sale opportunities by interaction with site selection consultants; coordination with real estate brokerage community; coordination with municipal Economic Development staff on availability of incentives; coordination with City staff on permitting inquiries; and preparation of formal responses to Requests for Proposal including creation of graphics and site plans. Mr. Elms also provided property management for industrial tenants and raw land holdings including oversight of minor facility and property maintenance; coordination of major repairs; insurance and claims handling; and full tenant interaction.

Jason managed a team to entitle an approximately 1,700-acre industrial business park in Midlothian, Texas. Entitlement efforts included annexation, zoning, and engineering master plans (water, sewer, drainage and thoroughfare). In addition, Mr. Elms assisted in the negotiation of a public-private partnership agreement using tax-increment financing (“TIF”) to ensure delivery of public infrastructure at a net zero cost to the developer. Jason served as District Engineer for the Midlothian Development Authority (TIF Board) and the Ellis County Rural Rail Transportation District and managed the design, approval and construction of approximately $36M of infrastructure improvements. Jason's land development experience focused on industrial / office site development (~4.4 million square feet of flex / warehouse / distribution space), retail site development (30 commercial site developments ranging from 1-acre corner drug stores to 90-acre power centers), multi-family development, and single family development. Jason also spearheaded the development of the DFW Construction Department and managed the construction / contract administration for approximately $60.0M of infrastructure improvements.