Development Associate

Continental Properties is looking for a Development Associate to join our Development team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You will support the Development team members across due diligence, entitlement, and permitting efforts while building foundational real estate and project management experience with hands-on training provided.

About the Role

You will be essential in supporting the Development team’s success through strong organization, responsiveness, and a drive to learn, with exposure to multiple teams and markets. We are embracing a hybrid working environment, allowing you to work a combination of in-office and remote.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence efforts by coordinating consultant reports (survey, Phase I, wetlands, traffic), reviewing findings, and monitoring project budgets and invoices.
• Assist in preparing entitlement submittals and presentations, including project narratives, PowerPoints, code research, and coordination with consultants and municipalities.
• Coordinate neighborhood meetings and support permit review/approval submittals, including managing review comments and required applications.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, meeting agendas and minutes, and documentation to keep projects on track under the direction of the project lead.
• Support post-closing and closeout activities, including gathering diligence, approvals, and permits, and coordinating as-built surveys and FEMA follow-up.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning required.
• 0-1 year of experience; foundational understanding of (or eagerness to learn) the entitlement and due diligence process.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and responsiveness to support multiple projects and teams across various markets.
• Eagerness to learn and grow technical real estate development and project management skills under the mentorship of a Development Director.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential, including paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness: Comprehensive mental health support, including 8 free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
• Balance: Generous vacation time, 9 paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture.
• Culture of Belonging: Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies (IDEA) with initiatives and Business Resource Groups fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Performance Incentives: Participation in the Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Family Support: 6 weeks of paid parental leave and family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12 weeks leave for birth mothers).

Pay

Salary Range: $66,000 - $82,000 Annually