Real Estate Development Associate

Job TitleDevelopment Associate

DepartmentDevelopment

Job TypeFull-time, Exempt

Salary$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

LocationOn-site

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Development Associate to join our Development Team. As a key contributor, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of multifamily apartment projects, working closely with governmental agencies, managing due diligence for land acquisition, and providing essential support throughout the development process. You will report to our Director of Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Project CoordinationAct as the primary liaison between the development team and governmental agencies, ensuring all jurisdictional requirements are met and compliance is maintained.
• Due Diligence ManagementLead due diligence efforts for land acquisition, by preparing, reviewing, and managing required documentation.
• Feasibility ResearchConduct initial project research, preparing key information to evaluate project feasibility and inform strategic decisions.
• Bid Process OversightManage the consultant bidding process, including distributing bid invitations, tracking responses, and preparing scopes and contracts.
• Permit TrackingMonitor the permit process during entitlements, ensuring all approvals are timely and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Financial ModelingSupport project decision-making by assisting with basic financial modeling to evaluate feasibility on a limited basis.
• Schedule ManagementCreate and review project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Owner RepresentationRepresent the owner during construction, addressing project inquiries, participating in meetings, and overseeing successful project delivery.
• Cross-Department CollaborationWork closely with internal teams and other departments to ensure project objectives are met and alignment is maintained.
• TravelOccasional air travel may be required based on project needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant multifamily development experience.
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental, Health, Vision, and Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
  
  

Work Schedule

• 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday
  
  

Location100% On-site

This position offers the opportunity to play an integral role in impactful development projects. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our team, we invite you to apply!