Associate (Planning & Development Advisory)

About the role

B&D is entering an exciting period of growth, creating new opportunities for ambitious professionals to take on meaningful work and accelerate their careers. This associate will lead complex planning and development advisory engagements for higher education and mission-driven institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple comprehensive planning and development advisory projects
• Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor
• Oversee research, market analysis, financial modeling, space planning, and stakeholder engagement efforts
• Synthesize analytics into clear, implementable recommendations
• Direct and mentor analysts, elevating the quality of their thinking and deliverables
• Manage scope, pricing, invoicing, and overall project financial performance
• Ensure quality control, documentation integrity, and client satisfaction
• Contribute to business development efforts, including relationship cultivation and new opportunity identification
• Strengthen internal analytical tools, models, and methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, urban planning, architecture, finance, economics, construction management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects in planning, development, consulting, or real estate advisory
• Strong understanding of development economics, financial modeling, and capital planning
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project
• Strong written, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability
• Commitment to ethical practice and client service excellence

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel as required

Skills

• Balance analytical depth with practical implementation
• Intellectual rigor in real estate and institutional strategy
• Advising senior stakeholders
• Developing others while continuing to mature professionally
• Sound judgment, financial fluency, translating complex data into actionable direction

Benefits

The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies. Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify. The target base annual salary range is currently $100,000-125,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate, and pay relative to other team members.