As District lawmakers weigh the proposed deal to bring D.C.’s NFL team back to the city and build a new stadium, the team is shoring up its development ranks.

The Commanders have hired Matt Haas, previously of JBG Smith, as the franchise’s head of construction, Haas announced on LinkedIn last week.

In the description of his role, he wrote: “Responsible for construction of the new stadium, support facilities, and surrounding developments.”

Haas had been head of construction at JBG Smith since 2019. He was promoted from the title of senior vice president to executive vice president at the beginning of the year.

He is no stranger to developing placemaking sports venues in the District. He was on the construction team that developed Nationals Park as a 33-year-old project executive for Clark Construction in 2008.

“Matt’s contributions have helped shape key elements of JBG SMITH’s growth and success,” a JBG Smith spokesperson told Bisnow in an email. “We are proud to see him take on a new challenge with the Washington Commanders and wish him all the best.”