Real Estate Development Associate

The Real Estate Development Associate will report directly to the Principals of the firm and manage multiple phases of the real estate development process (e.g., due diligence, approval & permit processing, budgeting, and general contractor management).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with team professionals, municipalities, neighborhood groups, design teams, and public hearings throughout the entitlement process.
• Participate in the preparation of development budgets and schedules for proposed projects from the initial phases including entitlements, building permit approvals and construction commencement.
• Analyze the construction draw process and the monthly project schedules to determine if projects are on schedule and within the approved budget.
• Assist in the transition of the product from construction to operations.

**Additionally, special projects may be assigned to the Real Estate Development Associate specifically suited to the employee’s interest, experience and qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualities

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Flexible and able to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Accurate, detail oriented, dependable, and punctual
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills
• Knowledge of construction processes
• At times, have the ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Building Construction Management preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in planning, design, construction or project management fields. Experience with and/or demonstrated interest in multi-family or other commercial real estate is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with project/construction scheduling software, job budgeting/costing software and Excel are strong plusses as well.