Real Estate Development Associate

About the role

The goal of this role is to serve as the bridge between development, construction, capital markets, and clients, while taking ownership of project execution and analysis responsibilities that currently sit with the development team. We are looking for a Real Estate Development Associate to support development projects from early-stage feasibility and due diligence through design, permitting, construction, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• sourcing, acquisition, due diligence, entitlement, and development activities across multiple projects
• coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders
• manage project schedules, action items, permitting efforts, due diligence workstreams, and development milestones
• identify project risks, constraints & opportunities, and assist in developing solutions
• ensure alignment between project teams, clients, and internal leadership
• build and maintain project pro formas, development budgets, and feasibility analyses
• run scenario analyses related to site selection, project scope, phasing, incentives, capital expenditures, and operating assumptions
• support underwriting and evaluation of development opportunities
• prepare executive presentations, budget summaries, investment committee materials, and client-facing analyses
• translate development assumptions into clear business cases
• coordinate with the capital markets team to ensure development assumptions are accurately reflected in project economics and financing discussions
• assist with client communications and project reporting
• help translate technical development information into clear business recommendations
• support internal decision-making by organizing information, identifying key issues, and developing recommendations
• participate in client meetings and help drive follow-up actions, reporting, and decision-making processes

Requirements

We are looking for a Real Estate Development Associate with 4-8 years of experience in real estate development, development management, owner's representation, or a related real estate field. Strong understanding of development budgets, project economics, underwriting, and feasibility analysis is required. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills are essential. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of development budgets, project economics, underwriting, and feasibility analysis
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Skills

• Understanding of development budgets, project economics, underwriting, and feasibility analysis
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Pet insurance discount
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies: Discretionary vacation days, 8 paid holidays per year, Paid sick time, Paid Bereavement leave, Paid Parental Leave