Director, Special Projects

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Rex is a billion-dollar technology, investment, and real estate company led by Executive Chairman Peter Rex. We are launching a number of stealth tech companies within the Rex ecosystem, and our mission is to leverage technology to transform industries and key players that have been historically underserved, starting with real estate. 

We are hiring a Director to join the Special Projects team to identify, capture or resolve the highest value opportunities and problems facing Rex. You will work alongside the senior leadership teams across Rex. Project team members need high aptitude for strategically identifying problems/opportunities and are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle the issues at hand. Gravitas and the ability to command the respect of a cross-functional team is needed. Successful members of the Project Team will be a pipeline for P&L leaders across the Rex ecosystem. 

With raw talent, street smarts, systematic thinking, and the hustle of a true builder, you will find a way or make one. 



What you'll do:

  • Identifying strategic direction and business plans for an internal venture studio
  • Performing benchmarking exercises and determining best practices for Rex capabilities, then driving a cross-functional team to restructure and close gaps
  • Analyzing investment strategies/opportunities and executing on those opportunities when necessary
  • Product “deep dives” across our tech company(s), identifying ways to improve the customer experience and leading initiatives to follow through on recommendations



Who you are:

  • An undergraduate degree with 5-7 years of experience 
  • A strong track record of systematic thinking
  • Extreme character, talent, drive, and teaming ability
  • A strong track record of execution
  • An entrepreneurial nature and is not afraid to think outside the box
  • Extreme bias to execute
  • Willingness to work across a multitude of teams, capabilities, and projects
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • The ability to immediately relocate to Austin, TX



Before you apply, review these resources to better understand our culture and mission:

  • Peter Rex writing in WSJ about moving Rex from Seattle to Austin
  • Peter Rex on Fox Business
  • Peter Rex on Bloomberg Radio


Our compensation and benefits package is designed to reward long-term career growth. Your total compensation can and should grow as you progress with the company.  We evaluate performance and provide direct feedback to all teammates throughout the year and ensure that compensation matches the role and performance. In addition, we offer the following: 

  • Coaching and stretch assignments that will test your limits 
  • Competitive salary and equity awards 
  • Discounted rent at any properties owned by ResProp Management 
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits 
  • 401(k) retirement plan 
  • Work from office culture 
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Location

We are located near Pennybacker Bridge on 360 overlooking the Colorado River and Austin Country Club. Our office has great views of the Westlake area with a decent number of restaurants within a 10 minute drive.

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