Development Associate

About the role

This is an on-site role in the Downers Grove, IL office. Curious about a career with NorthPoint? NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown through combining an entrepreneurial spirit and empowerment of its team members. We are looking to add a Development Associate to our growing team!

Responsibilities

• Support the internal project team with initial project due diligence work including opportunity evaluation, entitlement analysis, market research, project budget establishment and investment offering preparation
• Affiliate with the creation, tracking and management of development schedules including due diligence, entitlements, design, permitting and land closing
• Collaborate with NorthPoint’s Capital and Asset Management teams to ensure accurate project reports are distributed to capital partners
• Coordinate with consultants (civil, environmental, geotechnical, etc.)
• Organize the process of identifying scope and analyzing bids from both consultants and contractors related to pre-construction site preparation
• Manage consultants and coordinate with NorthPoint team members to ensure that applications, permit submittals, and responses are delivered in a prompt manner
• Facilitate regularly scheduled progress meetings with project stakeholders throughout the development process
• Perform other research and analytical duties as necessary to support development execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Real Estate
• 2-3 years of experience in relevant position
• Strong interpersonal communicator
• Energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with a strong service orientation
• Detail focused with great organizational skills
• Able to approach problems both logically and creatively
• Confident and knowledgeable when interacting with all team members & outside parties
• Able to work collaboratively as a team and independently

Qualifications

• Competitive salary
• Market-leading benefits and perks including a 100% match on 401k contributions up to 6%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Immediate vesting of 100% of 401k contributions
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Wellness spending account
• Cellphone reimbursement
• Mental health reimbursement
• Childcare reimbursement
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
• Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
• Parental paid leave
• Flexible spending account
• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Project management experience
• Experience with real estate development processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment
• Paid professional development
• Wellness Spending Account
• Cellphone Reimbursement
• Mental Health Reimbursement
• Childcare Reimbursement
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
• Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
• Parental Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

On-site in Downers Grove, IL

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status