Senior Associate, Development

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and project teams on all aspects of the development process.
• Provide operational assistance with preparing and managing funding applications, new business opportunities, contracting, community outreach, entitlement processing, plan check/permitting, the closing process, and lease-up and marketing.
• Cook up and manage deliverables to keep team and project on track.
• Verify and confirm all vendor invoices for each project and ensure they are processed in a timely manner.
• Aid in the closing process for real estate transactions including acquisition, construction loan closing and conversion.
• Aid in coordinating loan draws, forecasting project budgets and cash flows, and managing project deliverables.
• Research and analyze benchmark economic activity in target markets by tracking rents, sales, operating costs, competitive supply and economic expansion activity.
• Communicate effectively with vendor contacts to ensure clear dates and scopes.
• Investigate and resolve or refer disputes in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Handle matters related to time-sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines.
• Inform the project team of project status and issues that may impact timelines.
• Maintain a database and/or central depository of all existing contracts.
• Oversee and maintain project files of legal and confidential nature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably Master’s Degree in real estate, business, public policy, architecture or city planning.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in real estate or finance.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
• Prerequisite skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organized and keen attention to detail with an ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, and assignments.
• A thoughtful analyst with strong intellectual curiosity and motivation to advance as an affordable housing professional.
• Suitability to a fast-paced environment and an entrepreneurial culture that places a premium on performance.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.