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Development Associate (Real Estate) - Convexity

DRW · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$85k–$120k/yrFull-time

About the role

Convexity Properties, a full-service real estate firm, invests in and develops unique retail, residential, commercial and mixed-use properties. The team seeks challenging projects that benefit from the firm's agility, high standards, and expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Track and organize a wide variety of project tasks, schedules and deliverables from design through post-construction, with an emphasis on the core construction phases
  • Manage the work of external service providers identified through competitive RFP selection process (architects, engineers, general contractors, FF&E procurement agents, designers, specialty consultants, etc.)
  • Affiliate in contract negotiations with external service providers, manage financial and scope changes to negotiated terms, and ensure compliance with project deliverables and work standards
  • Liaise with municipal authorities to understand local requirements and gain necessary approvals and permits
  • Prepare project budgets, prepare monthly draw requests and provide regular reporting on project financials
  • Provide regular project updates to internal and external project resources and senior management; identify issues and develop contingency plans as needed
  • Interact with acquisitions team to assist in determining viability of prospective projects
  • Affiliate in the review of design and bid documents to ensure scope of work is aligned with project financial objectives and requirements
  • Affiliate in the management of the project close-out process to a successful completion
  • Travel to project sites as needed

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of directly related development and project management experience in the real estate industry, preferably with mixed use commercial, hospitality or residential projects
  • Previous experience working on urban projects
  • Strong initiative and motivation to drive projects to completion
  • Vendor management experience
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, in particular MS Project and Excel
  • Strong problem-solving and issue resolution abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills and are highly detail oriented
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, urban planning or similar area of study
  • Ability to travel within the U.S. approximately 40% of the time (2-3 days/week)

Qualifications

  • Experience developing project proformas and financial statements
  • Experience working on luxury high-rise residential projects

Skills

  • Project management
  • Vendor management
  • Financial analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Contact

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