Acquisition Development Associate
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. The posting includes: - Description About Us: KCG Companies is a leading vertically integrated real estate development and construction firm specializing in the development of sustainable multifamily housing. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and affordable housing is at the core of everything we do. We are looking for a talented and driven Assistant Preconstruction Manager to join our team and lead our construction efforts. - Position Summary The Acquisition Development Associate supports KCG Companies’ acquisitions and development activities by assisting with the evaluation, underwriting, due diligence, and execution of affordable multifamily housing opportunities. The position supports projects throughout the acquisition and development lifecycle, including financial analysis, transaction due diligence, financing and tax credit applications, project budgeting, agency reporting, and preparation of investment materials. The Acquisition Development Associate works closely with internal KCG departments, external consultants, financing partners, public agencies, and other project stakeholders to support the timely and successful execution of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and other affordable housing transactions. - Requirements Essential Functions (list of functions). Then Additional Responsibilities, Decision-Making and Authority. - Required Qualifications (Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities) - Preferred Qualifications - Core Competencies (list) - Benefits (list: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability) - EEOC Statement (to be removed as boilerplate). Also note about unsolicited submissions (legal boilerplate) to be removed. We need to produce sections: maybe "About Us", "Position Summary", "Responsibilities" (could combine Essential Functions, Additional Responsibilities, Decision-Making and Authority?), "Requirements" (maybe Required Qualifications), "Preferred Qualifications", "Core Competencies", "Benefits". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we can adapt headings to content: "About Us", "Position Summary", "Responsibilities", "Required Qualifications", "Preferred Qualifications", "Core Competencies", "Benefits". They said use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should use those exact headings if they match content. But we can also use similar headings like "About Us" maybe not exactly listed but it's okay? The examples are just examples; they said use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but likely they expect those headings. However we have content like "About Us" which is similar to "About the role". Could use "About the role". But the posting includes "About Us" description of company. Could map to "About the role"? Might be okay. But better to follow the spirit: use headings that match content. I'd use: About Us
, Position Summary
, Responsibilities
, Required Qualifications
, Preferred Qualifications
, Core Competencies
, Benefits
. Those are all substantive.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The job title is "Assistant Preconstruction Manager" but also the role is "Acquisition Development Associate". Actually the posting seems mismatched: About Us says looking for Assistant Preconstruction Manager, but Position Summary says Acquisition Development Associate. We must preserve all substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include both? The About Us mentions looking for Assistant Preconstruction Manager; Position Summary describes Acquisition Development Associate. Likely the posting is for Acquisition Development Associate but the About Us incorrectly mentions Assistant Preconstruction Manager. We must keep both as they appear. So we will include the About Us paragraph as is, and the Position Summary paragraph as is.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEOC Statement, note about unsolicited submissions, maybe also "EEOC Statement:" line. Also remove any duplicated lines.
We need to preserve all substantive information: that includes the list of Essential Functions, Additional Responsibilities, Decision-Making and Authority, Required Qualifications (Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities), Preferred Qualifications, Core Competencies, Benefits.
We need to format lists appropriately.
Let's extract content.
About Us paragraph:
"About Us: KCG Companies is a leading vertically integrated real estate development and construction firm specializing in the development of sustainable multifamily housing. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and affordable housing is at the core of everything we do. We are looking for a talented and driven Assistant Preconstruction Manager to join our team and lead our construction efforts."
We can keep as a paragraph.
Position Summary paragraph:
"Position Summary The Acquisition Development Associate supports KCG Companies’ acquisitions and development activities by assisting with the evaluation, underwriting, due diligence, and execution of affordable multifamily housing opportunities. The position supports projects throughout the acquisition and development lifecycle, including financial analysis, transaction due diligence, financing and tax credit applications, project budgeting, agency reporting, and preparation of investment materials. The Acquisition Development Associate works closely with internal KCG departments, external consultants, financing partners, public agencies, and other project stakeholders to support the timely and successful execution of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and other affordable housing transactions."
We need to ensure spacing; we can keep as paragraph.
Now Responsibilities: combine Essential Functions, Additional Responsibilities, Decision-Making and Authority.
Essential Functions list:
- Coordinate key LIHTC acquisition and development activities, including due diligence, site visits, state housing agency requirements, HUD-related submissions, relocation planning, soft-funding applications, and coordination with internal KCG departments.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating affordable multifamily acquisition and development opportunities, including underwriting and analysis of project feasibility.
- Prepare, update, and analyze financial models, operating budgets, development budgets, and other financial information used in evaluating and advancing prospective transactions.
- Research and track market, regulatory, and financing information relevant to acquisition decisions, including Private Activity Bond availability, state tax credits, soft-funding programs, property tax exemptions, and other state-specific resources.
- Coordinate and review third-party due diligence materials, which may include market studies, rent comparability studies, appraisals, environmental reports, geotechnical reports, surveys, engineering reports, architectural materials, design documents, and marketing-related materials.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of initial and final tax credit applications, HUD submissions, financing applications, and other materials required by governmental agencies, financing partners, or other stakeholders.
- Assist with contract preparation, transaction documentation, and negotiations related to potential acquisitions, under the direction of senior team members and legal counsel as appropriate.
- Prepare materials and presentations for Investment and Operations Committee meetings and other internal approval processes.
- Manage and maintain project information throughout the project lifecycle using KCG-approved systems and software, including DealPath or successor platforms.
- Assist with closing-related due diligence and coordination involving debt providers, equity partners, public agencies, consultants, and internal KCG stakeholders.
- Prepare or assist with required reports and submissions to state housing finance agencies and other governmental or financing entities.
- Assist with presentations and supporting materials for community meetings, governmental approvals, and other external stakeholder processes.
- Maintain an understanding of assigned projects from initial sourcing through acquisition, development, closing, construction, and stabilization, as applicable.
- Communicate project status, risks, deadlines, and outstanding items to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities: "Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs. Nothing in this section is intended to change the essential functions of the position."
Decision-Making and Authority:
- The Acquisition Development Associate is expected to exercise sound judgment within the scope of assigned projects and responsibilities.
- The Position May Analyze project and financial information and make recommendations to senior team members.
- Coordinate project due diligence and transaction activities.
- Identify and escalate material project risks, delays, budget concerns, and compliance issues.
- Prepare recommendations and supporting materials for management and committee review.
- Communicate with consultants, agencies, financing partners, and other stakeholders within the scope of assigned authority.
Note: There's a typo: "The Position May Analyze" maybe should be "The Position May Analyze". We'll keep as is.
We need to make a list for responsibilities. Could combine all bullet points into a single
with - items. The Additional Responsibilities sentence could be a
- as well. Decision-Making and Authority items also as
- .
Now Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- At least two years of relevant experience in real estate development, acquisitions, affordable housing, finance, underwriting, project management, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (list):
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective project-management and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret financial, operational, regulatory, and project-related information.
- Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating significant risks and decisions.
We could split into two subsections: Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities. But the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine under a single "Required Qualifications" section with two lists: one for Education and Experience, another for Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities. Or we could make separate headings: "Education and Experience" and "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities". But those are not in the example list; but we can still use
for them. However they said use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So "Qualifications" could be a heading, and under it we could have subheadings? But they didn't forbid subheadings; but to keep simple, we could have a single "Required Qualifications" section with paragraphs and lists.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with affordable multifamily housing or LIHTC transactions.
- Experience with financial modeling and real estate underwriting.
- Experience with market research and real estate valuation.
- Experience working with state housing finance agencies, HUD, financing partners, or other public-sector stakeholders.
- Familiarity with DealPath or similar real estate transaction-management platforms.
Core Competencies list:
- Strategic and decisive leader
- Expert-level financial acumen
- Advanced negotiation
About Us
,Position Summary
,Responsibilities
,Required Qualifications
,Preferred Qualifications
,Core Competencies
,Benefits
. Those are all substantive. We need to use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The job title is "Assistant Preconstruction Manager" but also the role is "Acquisition Development Associate". Actually the posting seems mismatched: About Us says looking for Assistant Preconstruction Manager, but Position Summary says Acquisition Development Associate. We must preserve all substantive information; we cannot invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include both? The About Us mentions looking for Assistant Preconstruction Manager; Position Summary describes Acquisition Development Associate. Likely the posting is for Acquisition Development Associate but the About Us incorrectly mentions Assistant Preconstruction Manager. We must keep both as they appear. So we will include the About Us paragraph as is, and the Position Summary paragraph as is. We need to remove boilerplate: EEOC Statement, note about unsolicited submissions, maybe also "EEOC Statement:" line. Also remove any duplicated lines. We need to preserve all substantive information: that includes the list of Essential Functions, Additional Responsibilities, Decision-Making and Authority, Required Qualifications (Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities), Preferred Qualifications, Core Competencies, Benefits. We need to format lists appropriately. Let's extract content. About Us paragraph: "About Us: KCG Companies is a leading vertically integrated real estate development and construction firm specializing in the development of sustainable multifamily housing. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and affordable housing is at the core of everything we do. We are looking for a talented and driven Assistant Preconstruction Manager to join our team and lead our construction efforts." We can keep as a paragraph. Position Summary paragraph: "Position Summary The Acquisition Development Associate supports KCG Companies’ acquisitions and development activities by assisting with the evaluation, underwriting, due diligence, and execution of affordable multifamily housing opportunities. The position supports projects throughout the acquisition and development lifecycle, including financial analysis, transaction due diligence, financing and tax credit applications, project budgeting, agency reporting, and preparation of investment materials. The Acquisition Development Associate works closely with internal KCG departments, external consultants, financing partners, public agencies, and other project stakeholders to support the timely and successful execution of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and other affordable housing transactions." We need to ensure spacing; we can keep as paragraph. Now Responsibilities: combine Essential Functions, Additional Responsibilities, Decision-Making and Authority. Essential Functions list: - Coordinate key LIHTC acquisition and development activities, including due diligence, site visits, state housing agency requirements, HUD-related submissions, relocation planning, soft-funding applications, and coordination with internal KCG departments. - Assist in identifying and evaluating affordable multifamily acquisition and development opportunities, including underwriting and analysis of project feasibility. - Prepare, update, and analyze financial models, operating budgets, development budgets, and other financial information used in evaluating and advancing prospective transactions. - Research and track market, regulatory, and financing information relevant to acquisition decisions, including Private Activity Bond availability, state tax credits, soft-funding programs, property tax exemptions, and other state-specific resources. - Coordinate and review third-party due diligence materials, which may include market studies, rent comparability studies, appraisals, environmental reports, geotechnical reports, surveys, engineering reports, architectural materials, design documents, and marketing-related materials. - Assist with the preparation and submission of initial and final tax credit applications, HUD submissions, financing applications, and other materials required by governmental agencies, financing partners, or other stakeholders. - Assist with contract preparation, transaction documentation, and negotiations related to potential acquisitions, under the direction of senior team members and legal counsel as appropriate. - Prepare materials and presentations for Investment and Operations Committee meetings and other internal approval processes. - Manage and maintain project information throughout the project lifecycle using KCG-approved systems and software, including DealPath or successor platforms. - Assist with closing-related due diligence and coordination involving debt providers, equity partners, public agencies, consultants, and internal KCG stakeholders. - Prepare or assist with required reports and submissions to state housing finance agencies and other governmental or financing entities. - Assist with presentations and supporting materials for community meetings, governmental approvals, and other external stakeholder processes. - Maintain an understanding of assigned projects from initial sourcing through acquisition, development, closing, construction, and stabilization, as applicable. - Communicate project status, risks, deadlines, and outstanding items to appropriate internal and external stakeholders. Additional Responsibilities: "Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs. Nothing in this section is intended to change the essential functions of the position." Decision-Making and Authority: - The Acquisition Development Associate is expected to exercise sound judgment within the scope of assigned projects and responsibilities. - The Position May Analyze project and financial information and make recommendations to senior team members. - Coordinate project due diligence and transaction activities. - Identify and escalate material project risks, delays, budget concerns, and compliance issues. - Prepare recommendations and supporting materials for management and committee review. - Communicate with consultants, agencies, financing partners, and other stakeholders within the scope of assigned authority. Note: There's a typo: "The Position May Analyze" maybe should be "The Position May Analyze". We'll keep as is. We need to make a list for responsibilities. Could combine all bullet points into a single
- with
- items. The Additional Responsibilities sentence could be a
- as well. Decision-Making and Authority items also as
- .
Now Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- At least two years of relevant experience in real estate development, acquisitions, affordable housing, finance, underwriting, project management, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (list):
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective project-management and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret financial, operational, regulatory, and project-related information.
- Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating significant risks and decisions.
We could split into two subsections: Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities. But the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine under a single "Required Qualifications" section with two lists: one for Education and Experience, another for Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities. Or we could make separate headings: "Education and Experience" and "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities". But those are not in the example list; but we can still use
for them. However they said use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So "Qualifications" could be a heading, and under it we could have subheadings? But they didn't forbid subheadings; but to keep simple, we could have a single "Required Qualifications" section with paragraphs and lists. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with affordable multifamily housing or LIHTC transactions. - Experience with financial modeling and real estate underwriting. - Experience with market research and real estate valuation. - Experience working with state housing finance agencies, HUD, financing partners, or other public-sector stakeholders. - Familiarity with DealPath or similar real estate transaction-management platforms. Core Competencies list: - Strategic and decisive leader - Expert-level financial acumen - Advanced negotiation