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Senior Development Associate, Corporate Office - Boston, MA or Buffalo, NY or New York, NY

Hybrid Remote

General Statement of Duties: The Senior Development Associate will work independently and in support of Project Directors on development projects at various stages of development. Tasks include, but are not limited to assisting in (1) assessing and acquiring potential development sites and/or properties; (2) budgeting and financial analysis including pro-forma development and cash flow forecasts; (3) securing debt and equity financing including completing financing applications and supporting financing closings; (4) coordinating with development team members; (5) facilitating the permitting and construction/renovation process; (6) producing external communications and materials and planning events and (7) overall assistant project management.

Supervision Received: Reports to President or Vice President of Beacon Communities Development

Supervision Exercised: No Supervisory duties required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Corporate Office (Boston)

Essential Functions of the Position: The Development Associate, working in conjunction with senior staff, will be responsible for assisting Project Directors and working independently in the following areas:

• Identifying and researching potential sites for development and/or existing residential properties for acquisition;
• Conducting project feasibility studies, sensitivity analysis, and residual land value analysis;
• Coordinating development team members and consultants and negotiating/coordinating contracts with vendors and contractors;
• Developing and maintaining development and construction budgets, including working with design team to develop an appropriate scope of work;
• Researching financing opportunities and complete One-Stop and/or other financing applications;
• Coordinating with lenders, allocating agencies, syndicators, and equity joint-venture partners to secure necessary funding. Coordinate with lenders and equity joint-venture partners during their due diligence, including providing necessary documentation as requested;
• Obtaining permits, including zoning and environmental approvals;
• Coordinating closing agenda items to ensure the project’s financing closes on schedule;
• Provide day-to-day project management support from project planning and financial structuring through construction completion and project close-out;
• Managing project budgets including invoice processing, requisition submittals, accounting systems, and schedule;
• Creating and maintaining detailed summaries, document files, reference materials, and other resources for individual projects and for the development team to remain organized;
• Planning and coordinating groundbreaking, ribbon cutting, and other events;
• Preparing industry or company presentations and industry award applications; and
• Providing general support to other members of the development team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Undergraduate degree (BA or BS),

Experience: 3 to 5 years of real estate development, planning, investment, engineering, or construction management experience, preferably in the affordable housing environment. A masters’ degree in a related field can be substituted for 2 years of experience depending on field of study. Project experience should include exposure to all major aspects of project development and ability to work independently on most phases of project management. Candidates should have successfully participated in 2 or more complex affordable housing financial closings (or projects of comparable scale and complexity).

Qualifications, Abilities and Skills:

• Working knowledge of real estate development or project-management experience;
• Some knowledge of affordable housing programs;
• Goal-oriented and able to prioritize/manage multiple tasks and projects;
• Financial and/or quantitative aptitude;
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing and in conversation) to team members, senior management, and investors;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Travel requirements: Some travel will be required, as our portfolio consists of assets throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic.

Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions: Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility

Beacon Senior Project Associate Job Competencies: Job Knowledge, Quality, Problem Solving/Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Organization, Productivity

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 annual salary 

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.