Associate, Real Estate Strategy (Built Environment)

About the role

We are seeking an Associate, Real Estate Strategy to support our consulting work at the intersection of space, data, and organizational strategy. This role is suited for early- to mid-career professionals with experience in real estate consulting, planning, or economic development who are ready to take on meaningful responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client engagements to define and frame complex challenges related to asset portfolios, performance, and organizational goals.
• Conduct research to build a systems-level understanding of the problem context.
• Identify data needs and opportunities to strengthen decision-making.
• Collaborate with analysts to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into clear, actionable insights, working with large, sometimes incomplete datasets.
• Develop models to evaluate investment strategies, portfolio optimization, and phasing scenarios.
• Translate findings into clear implications for real estate portfolio and organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with planning and design strategists to connect findings with physical outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of portfolio strategies, asset plans, and investment frameworks.
• Support the development of implementation roadmaps and phasing strategies.
• Define opportunities for consolidation, adaptive reuse, and more efficient use of existing assets.
• Produce clear, well-structured deliverables, including presentations, reports, and strategy documents.
• Support interviews, workshops, and client meetings.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly to various stakeholder audiences.
• Support project planning and coordination.
• Develop presentations and deliverables.
• Aid in the creation of business development materials.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Familiarity with Census and other data sources commonly used in real estate market and needs analyses.
• Understanding of real estate fundamentals, including development processes and market dynamics.
• Strong problem-solving and systems thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and storytelling across written and verbal formats.
• Ability to structure work, manage time effectively, and produce high-quality outputs with limited direction.
• Proficiency with: Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience with data analysis tools or GIS is a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite or visualization tools is a plus.
• Experience in project management is a plus.

Skills

• Self-awareness and willingness to continuously improve.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and seek support when needed.
• Flexibility in collaborating with teams and clients; able to receive, clarify, and incorporate feedback.
• Demonstrates kindness and actively supports colleagues.

Interests

Demonstrated interest in at least one of the following: The role of real estate in supporting organizational or public-sector outcomes, the impact of built environment solutions on community strength, human health, environmental resiliency, or learning outcomes.

Education And Experience

• Graduate degree preferred in one of the following or similar: Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Architecture / Business joint degree.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in real estate consulting, economic development, planning, or a related field.
• Interdisciplinary experience bridging real estate, planning, and strategy is a plus.

How To Apply

Applications should include: Cover letter. A single PDF with your resume and work samples demonstrating your fit for the role.