Development Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage formation of legal entities and maintain organizational documents for new and existing entities including legal entity names, ownership structures, EIN, states of registration, registered addresses and schedule of required entity filings.
• Cook up legal due diligence activities and checklists related to development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, project financing, and closings.
• Collaborate with attorneys, lenders, title companies, and consultants throughout transactional processes to satisfy application, underwriting, due diligence, and closing requirements within established deadlines.
• Create and coordinate organizational collateral required for the preparation of various financing or agency applications including narratives and other required documents from internal team members.
• Avoid unnecessary delays by tracking and managing due diligence and closing requirements for construction and permanent financing.
• Track and manage ongoing Company reporting information and forms that may be required for financing, corporate reporting, and compliance, i.e. HUD, Fannie, Freddie reporting.
• Coordinate the collection of signatures from principals and delivery of documents using appropriate electronic or physical delivery methods to meet required deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Manage land and property acquisition due diligence files by tracking deliverables in accordance with the terms of Purchase Agreements.
• Cook up paperwork requirements for new development-related vendors including insurance certificates and tax forms. Compile information and maintain various schedules in support of the placement of new construction insurance and annual insurance renewals including entity schedules, property matrix schedules, financial data compilation, premium allocations, and claims tracking.
• Process development related invoices with supporting documentation in coordination with the Accounting Department.
• Support development and operations teams on special assignments and high-priority projects as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal/paralegal studies, organizational management or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting project administration, legal or financing administration, corporate records management, real estate development or construction administration or other related field.
• Knowledge of real estate development processes, legal terminology, and transaction workflows a plus.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in legal documents, entity records, and due diligence materials.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct when handling confidential business information, legal documents, financial records and organizational data.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, projects, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal stakeholders, attorneys, lenders, government agencies and other external partners.
• Knowledge of legal terms and definitions as well as understanding of contracts, filings and other legal or financial documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, document management systems, and electronic filing platforms.
• Adaptability through periods of change and growth.