Associate (Planning & Development Advisory)
Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. · Atlanta, GA · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$100k–$125k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. No job title heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, application instructions, cookie/navigation, duplicated lines. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract sections:
- Intro paragraph: "If you're ready to manage complex planning engagements, guide clients through structured decision-making, and confidently manage processes, projects, and people, this role offers that opportunity. Named the #17 fastest-growing AEC firm in the U.S. and Canada by Zweig Group's Hot Firm Awards, B&D is entering an exciting period of growth—creating new opportunities for ambitious professionals to take on meaningful work and accelerate their careers."
- "The Opportunity At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. This associate will lead complex planning and development advisory engagements for higher education and mission-driven institutions. This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for guiding institutions through strategic decisions that shape campus housing, recreation facilities, student unions, mixed-use developments, and other transformative assets. You will manage projects from analysis through implementation strategy, directing internal teams, advising institutional leaders, and ensuring deliverables reflect both analytical rigor and practical execution. Located in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days in office per week"
- "How You'll Contribute" bullet list: 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
- "Leadership Expectations" bullet list: Operate with ownership and accountability across engagements; Guide clients through ambiguity with clarity and structure; Develop analysts into thoughtful advisors, not task executors; Maintain disciplined project management while encouraging strong analytical exploration
- "What We're Looking For" bullet list: 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; Proven ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously; 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; Willingness to travel as required
- "What Sets You Apart" bullet list: You balance analytical depth with practical implementation.; You bring intellectual rigor to real estate and institutional strategy.; You are comfortable advising senior stakeholders.; You take pride in developing others while continuing to elevate your own professional maturity.; You exercise sound judgment, financial fluency, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable direction.; Ultimately, if you are looking for a leadership role where strategy, development economics, and institutional mission intersect, we welcome the conversation!
- "Why People Choose B&D" (note typo "Chooose") bullet list: Impactful Mission: Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, work, and connect.; Learning & Growth: We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.; Strong Culture: Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.; Robust Benefits: Comprehensive benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and prescription coverage, a targeted 7% employer-contribution 401(k), generous PTO, and more.
- Salary: "This role's 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."
- Benefits details: Already covered in Robust Benefits bullet. Also "The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies." Might be considered boilerplate? It's still about benefits but generic. Might keep as part of Benefits section.
- EEO etc: remove.
- Application instructions: "Apply Today! To get started, our application process includes a resume, an optional (recommended) cover letter, and a short set of essential questions. We look forward to getting to know you!" This is application instructions, should be removed.
- Also "Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify." remove.
Now we need to map to headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections map.
- About the role: could be the introductory paragraphs describing the firm and role overview. That includes first two paragraphs (intro + The Opportunity). Could be combined.
- Responsibilities: could be "How You'll Contribute" and "Leadership Expectations". Both are responsibilities/expectations.
- Requirements: could be "What We're Looking For" (education, experience, etc.)
- Qualifications: maybe overlapping with Requirements; but we could treat "What Sets You Apart" as Qualifications or additional qualifications. However guidelines: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But headings are predefined; we can omit sections if no specific content. We need to include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. So we need to decide which headings have content.
We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications (What Sets You Apart), Skills (maybe advanced proficiency in Excel etc could be Skills), Benefits, Pay. Schedule: we have hybrid basis 2-3 days in office per week -> that's schedule info. So we can include Schedule.
Thus we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Good.
We must not put Job ID etc.
We must use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. No job title heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, application instructions, cookie/navigation, duplicated lines. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract sections:
- Intro paragraph: "If you're ready to manage complex planning engagements, guide clients through structured decision-making, and confidently manage processes, projects, and people, this role offers that opportunity. Named the #17 fastest-growing AEC firm in the U.S. and Canada by Zweig Group's Hot Firm Awards, B&D is entering an exciting period of growth—creating new opportunities for ambitious professionals to take on meaningful work and accelerate their careers."
- "The Opportunity At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. This associate will lead complex planning and development advisory engagements for higher education and mission-driven institutions. This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for guiding institutions through strategic decisions that shape campus housing, recreation facilities, student unions, mixed-use developments, and other transformative assets. You will manage projects from analysis through implementation strategy, directing internal teams, advising institutional leaders, and ensuring deliverables reflect both analytical rigor and practical execution. Located in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days in office per week"
- "How You'll Contribute" bullet list: 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
- "Leadership Expectations" bullet list: Operate with ownership and accountability across engagements; Guide clients through ambiguity with clarity and structure; Develop analysts into thoughtful advisors, not task executors; Maintain disciplined project management while encouraging strong analytical exploration
- "What We're Looking For" bullet list: 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; Proven ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously; 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; Willingness to travel as required
- "What Sets You Apart" bullet list: You balance analytical depth with practical implementation.; You bring intellectual rigor to real estate and institutional strategy.; You are comfortable advising senior stakeholders.; You take pride in developing others while continuing to elevate your own professional maturity.; You exercise sound judgment, financial fluency, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable direction.; Ultimately, if you are looking for a leadership role where strategy, development economics, and institutional mission intersect, we welcome the conversation!
- "Why People Choose B&D" (note typo "Chooose") bullet list: Impactful Mission: Be part of meaningful work that helps shape the places where people live, learn, work, and connect.; Learning & Growth: We invest in mentorship, leadership development, and continuous learning at every stage of your career.; Strong Culture: Entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and excellence drive how we work together.; Robust Benefits: Comprehensive benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and prescription coverage, a targeted 7% employer-contribution 401(k), generous PTO, and more.
- Salary: "This role's 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."
- Benefits details: Already covered in Robust Benefits bullet. Also "The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies." Might be considered boilerplate? It's still about benefits but generic. Might keep as part of Benefits section.
- EEO etc: remove.
- Application instructions: "Apply Today! To get started, our application process includes a resume, an optional (recommended) cover letter, and a short set of essential questions. We look forward to getting to know you!" This is application instructions, should be removed.
- Also "Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. participates in E-Verify." remove.
Now we need to map to headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections map.
- About the role: could be the introductory paragraphs describing the firm and role overview. That includes first two paragraphs (intro + The Opportunity). Could be combined.
- Responsibilities: could be "How You'll Contribute" and "Leadership Expectations". Both are responsibilities/expectations.
- Requirements: could be "What We're Looking For" (education, experience, etc.)
- Qualifications: maybe overlapping with Requirements; but we could treat "What Sets You Apart" as Qualifications or additional qualifications. However guidelines: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. We could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But headings are predefined; we can omit sections if no specific content. We need to include a section only when posting has real specific content for it. So we need to decide which headings have content.
We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications (What Sets You Apart), Skills (maybe advanced proficiency in Excel etc could be Skills), Benefits, Pay. Schedule: we have hybrid basis 2-3 days in office per week -> that's schedule info. So we can include Schedule.
Thus we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Good.
We must not put Job ID etc.
We must use for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like bullet points exactly as given (maybe slight rephrase? but must preserve meaning). We'll copy bullet points.
We need to remove duplicated lines, boilerplate.
Let's craft HTML.
Structure:
About the role
If you're ready to manage complex planning engagements, guide clients through structured decision-making, and confidently manage processes, projects, and people, this role offers that opportunity. Named the #17 fastest-growing AEC firm in the U.S. and Canada by Zweig Group's Hot Firm Awards, B&D is entering an exciting period of growth—creating new opportunities for ambitious professionals to take on meaningful work and accelerate their careers.
At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. This associate will lead complex planning and development advisory engagements for higher education and mission-driven institutions. This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for guiding institutions through strategic decisions that shape campus housing, recreation facilities, student unions, mixed-use developments, and other transformative assets. You will manage projects from analysis through implementation strategy, directing internal teams, advising institutional leaders, and ensuring deliverables reflect both analytical rigor and practical execution. Located in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days in office per week.
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
- Operate with ownership and accountability across engagements
- Guide clients through ambiguity with clarity and structure
- Develop analysts into thoughtful advisors, not task executors
- Maintain disciplined project management while encouraging strong analytical exploration
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
- Proven ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
- 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
- Willingness to travel as required
Qualifications
- You balance analytical depth with practical implementation.
- You bring intellectual rigor to real estate and institutional strategy.
- You are comfortable advising senior stakeholders.
- You take pride in developing others while continuing to elevate your own professional maturity.
- You exercise sound judgment, financial fluency, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable direction.
- Ultimately, if you are looking for a leadership role where strategy, development economics, and institutional mission intersect, we welcome the conversation!
Skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project; strong written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
But note we already listed advanced proficiency in Requirements; maybe Skills could be just that. However we might duplicate. Better to keep Skills separate: maybe list technical skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project; soft skills: written, presentation, facilitation. But we already have those in Requirements. To avoid duplication, we could omit Skills section if content is already covered. But guidelines: prefer
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like bullet points exactly as given (maybe slight rephrase? but must preserve meaning). We'll copy bullet points. We need to remove duplicated lines, boilerplate. Let's craft HTML. Structure:
About the role
If you're ready to manage complex planning engagements, guide clients through structured decision-making, and confidently manage processes, projects, and people, this role offers that opportunity. Named the #17 fastest-growing AEC firm in the U.S. and Canada by Zweig Group's Hot Firm Awards, B&D is entering an exciting period of growth—creating new opportunities for ambitious professionals to take on meaningful work and accelerate their careers.
At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle. B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. This associate will lead complex planning and development advisory engagements for higher education and mission-driven institutions. This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for guiding institutions through strategic decisions that shape campus housing, recreation facilities, student unions, mixed-use developments, and other transformative assets. You will manage projects from analysis through implementation strategy, directing internal teams, advising institutional leaders, and ensuring deliverables reflect both analytical rigor and practical execution. Located in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days in office per week.
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
- Operate with ownership and accountability across engagements
- Guide clients through ambiguity with clarity and structure
- Develop analysts into thoughtful advisors, not task executors
- Maintain disciplined project management while encouraging strong analytical exploration
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
- Proven ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
- 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
- Willingness to travel as required
Qualifications
- You balance analytical depth with practical implementation.
- You bring intellectual rigor to real estate and institutional strategy.
- You are comfortable advising senior stakeholders.
- You take pride in developing others while continuing to elevate your own professional maturity.
- You exercise sound judgment, financial fluency, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable direction.
- Ultimately, if you are looking for a leadership role where strategy, development economics, and institutional mission intersect, we welcome the conversation!
Skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project; strong written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
But note we already listed advanced proficiency in Requirements; maybe Skills could be just that. However we might duplicate. Better to keep Skills separate: maybe list technical skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project; soft skills: written, presentation, facilitation. But we already have those in Requirements. To avoid duplication, we could omit Skills section if content is already covered. But guidelines: prefer