Development Associate

is looking for a Development Associate to join our Development team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

You will work with members of a cross-functional team to facilitate several activities associated with the entitlements and permitting of new multifamily real estate development communities. You will have the opportunity to obtain/review due diligence materials, participate in negotiations directly with municipalities, and work with several external partners as you work through multiple developments in different stages of the project lifecycle. As a Development Associate you will report to the Development Director.

We are embracing a hybrid working environment and you can work both in the office and from home, but will need to be available to work out of the office 3 days per week.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete all due diligence required to move a project from development into construction
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules, work within the project proforma
• Lead entitlement and permitting activities for new multi-family developments
• Work directly with local officials, community partners, landowners, and legal representatives to coordinate all issues and bring projects to a successful completion
• Work as an important member of an internal development team that includes staff from several other disciplines - legal, accounting, finance, construction, and property management, among others

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Business or related field required
• Two plus years of related experience and an understanding of entitlement and due diligence process required
• Knowledge of zoning codes, municipal processes and real estate terminology necessary
• Understanding of environmental issues including wetlands and floodplains
  
  

What Sets Us Apart:

Continental Properties is a great place to work, as evidenced by our consecutive Top Workplace awards. Here are some of the reasons that our team members vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• A company culture that encourages innovation and empowers team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools essential to achieving a successful and meaningful career
• Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 6-weeks of paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match and company provided life and disability insurance
• An excellent work environment with potential for long-term growth in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and lucrative vacation time; half days on Fridays during designated months
• Participation in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members based on the success of the company as measured against clearly defined goals
• For team members who are interested, informal offsite gatherings and company sponsored lunches on a monthly basis
• Frequent communication from executive management, including interactive quarterly lunch discussions on strategic progress and an annual "State of the Company" meeting
• 6-weeks paid parental leave with family-forming & fertility benefits (up to 12-weeks for birth mothers)
• On-demand mental health support and an employee assistance program
• You Belong Here Committee focused on promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team