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Development Associate
Media, PA
Who We Are
At Anchor Health Properties, we pursue better healthcare through real estate solutions.
We are a national, full-service healthcare real estate firm specializing in development, acquisitions, asset and property management, leasing, and investment management. Our integrated platform allows us to deliver customized, high-impact real estate strategies to health systems, physician groups, and institutional partners across the country. From ground-up outpatient development to targeted investment strategies and day-to-day management of complex medical office portfolios, we bring deep expertise, a relationship-driven mindset, and an unwavering commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes through the built environment.
Our team is purpose-driven and people-focused-always thinking beyond the traditional "medical office box" to find innovative, value-based solutions. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work, adding to our accolades from Inc. Magazine, Revista/HREI, and Great Place to Work®.
Why Anchor?
We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they thrive-and so does our business. At Anchor, it starts with the right foundation and our culture is grounded in our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Collaboration, Honesty, Ownership Mentality, and being Relationship Driven. These values guide everything we do-from how we work with each other to how we serve our partners and communities.
Along with a supportive culture pursuing excellence, here is what you can expect as part of the Anchor team:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees
• $2,000 HSA contribution and 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Generous time off: 15+ PTO days, 11 holidays, parental leave / short-term disability, and mental health days
• Professional development support and career growth opportunities
• Workplace perks like summer hours, team summits, community service events, referral bonuses, and more

If you are looking to join a team that is purpose-driven, high-performing, and embraces innovation-Anchor may be the place for you.
The Opportunity
The primary function of the Development Associate is to provide support and coordination for project execution on the development platform and with external stakeholders. The Development Associate will assist the project team in managing architects, construction managers, engineers, attorneys, and other consultants throughout the development process. The Development Associate, under the guidance of the Project Executive and Development Director, serves as a resource for the project team to drive the delivery of healthcare projects from concept through clinical activation, ensuring projects are on time, under budget, and meet or exceed the project objectives.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $60,000 - 100,000, along with the opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This position is based out of Anchor's Media, PA office.
How You'll Contribute:
• Day-to-day support and oversight of development management activities, including vendor procurement, contracting, budgeting, scheduling, due diligence, and other daily task management across multiple projects.
• Assist project teams with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Utilize project management software for budget and schedule updates, keeping both the client and development team appraised of status.
• Manage and coordinate aspects of the design and permitting process including due diligence, feasibility studies, programming, design development, design quality and cost control, client approvals, and permit submissions.
• Exercise proper judgment with issues/problems discovered during a project and utilize project team and appropriate resources to make suggestions to mitigate problems and risk.
• Assist with the oversight of the execution of construction, ensuring that contractors are working safely and providing a quality end product.
• Coordinate the document execution phase of a project, including assistance in review and negotiation of vendor agreements, AIA agreements, and other documents required.
• Under supervision of management, may be responsible for managing small construction/development projects.
• Collect intra-company advice, guidance, and assistance as needed to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Develop and present monthly project reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in industry networking and educational activities.
• Assist with Company evaluations and responses to RFPs.
• Schedule multidisciplinary project meetings and support notetaking and action item follow up as needed.
• Support internal company project huddles and project startup activities.
• Provide support and assistance to project teams in accordance with Anchor's "Development Best Practice Guide."
• Assemble the design and construction closeout documentation required to facilitate post move-in transitions to operations.
• Facilitate the transition of completed projects to the property management team or client.
What You Bring:
• 1 - 5 years of experience with demonstrated previous success in project management involving multiple parties and stakeholders in a design, construction, or real estate environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, an energetic work ethic, and the ability to accurately manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Identify as a proactive and teachable employee, with professional correspondence etiquette, strong interpersonal skills, and take ownership/pride in work deliverables.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing conflicting priorities and be able to self-manage and complete tasks with a degree of autonomy.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and/or project management software (i.e., Procore, Smartsheet).
• Ability to travel to project sites, which may be out-of-state.
• Bachelor's degree required.
Please note that Anchor does not partner with external recruiting agencies to fill positions. Unsolicited submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered.
Anchor Health Properties is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Anchor Health Properties is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas, including H-1B, TN, or other employment-based visa classifications. We are also unable to consider candidates requiring current or future work authorization sponsorship, including those on Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), or similar programs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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