Research Director, Texas (Office & Industrial)

The Research Director Texas will lead the strategic research function for office and industrial property services across major Texas cities. This role is responsible for delivering high-impact market intelligence guiding data-driven decision-making and supporting business development client advisory and investment strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in commercial real estate strong leadership capabilities and a passion for uncovering insights that drive performance and innovation.  This role is in office and based in our Dallas or Houston office.   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a research strategy aligned with business goals and market opportunities in Texas.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to a team analysts and managers across multiple markets fostering collaboration and excellence
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership brokers and clients on market dynamics and trends.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Oversee the production of quarterly market reports forecasts and custom research deliverables.
• Monitor and interpret trends in leasing investment development and tenant behavior across office and industrial sectors.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection and analysis across all Texas markets.

Client & Business Development Support

• Provide tailored research and insights for pitches proposals and strategic client engagements.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to enhance thought leadership and brand positioning.

Data Strategy & Innovation

• Partner with IT on integrations of advanced analytics tools (e.g. Power BI GIS NavigatorCRE) to enhance data visualization and storytelling.
• Manage relationships with third-party data providers (e.g. CoStar Real Capital Analytics Yardi).
• Champion data governance and continuous improvement in research methodologies.

Cross-Market Collaboration

• Coordinate with national and regional research leaders to share best practices and align on strategic initiatives.
• Support special projects including redevelopment SRC initiatives and policy-related research.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate Economics Urban Planning Business or related field required;  Masters degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in commercial real estate research required.
• Expertise in both office and industrial property sectors.
• Leadership experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the Commercial Real Estate landscape across Texas
• Strong command of data platforms and visualization tools (e.g. CoStar Power BI NavigatorCRE).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex multi-market research initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for market trends and innovation.
• Collaborative leader with experience working across departments and geographies.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and external clients.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong trusting relationships with stakeholders team members and clients. 
• Ability to travel on a quarterly basis to the Texas markets.

Additional Information :

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Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity race religion sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability military status or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries bonuses medical/dental/vision insurance pharmacy benefits health savings account flexible spending accounts 401(k) plan with company matching PTO and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications location and other job-related reasons. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time