Development Associate

Who are we?

Neighborhood Development Company (NDC) is an established and unique real estate development firm that focuses on the revitalization of emerging urban neighborhoods. Founded in 1999, NDC has successfully developed 45 projects representing over 1,000,000 square feet of real estate, has another 950,000 square feet in the development pipeline, and is a joint venture partner in other projects representing over $2 billion in investment. The company and its founder, Adrian Washington, have received numerous awards for exceptional projects and industry leadership. NDC has grown in the size and scope of its projects and is charting an aggressive growth plan going forward. NDC s mission is to develop exciting residential and commercial properties that cultivate vibrant communities. Our vision is to remain a company that builds communities with style and substance to meet the needs of every market. We aspire to have the strength of a big company and the tight-knit agility of a small company.

Position Summary

The Neighborhood Development Company is looking for a Project Manager/Development Associate to assist with all stages of the development cycle but with a greater emphasis on Construction management. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the management of development teams, the General Contractor, and other third party contractors, monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance, and a host of other tasks associated with successful delivery of the project. The successful candidate will be highly organized, extremely detail oriented, self-motivated, and capable of effectively responding to changing workloads and priorities.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage the Construction administration process as the owner representative for multiple projects
• Assist with management of multiple projects at different phases of development simultaneously to ensure timely completion on budget
• Review all project documents & drawings to determine constructability concerns
• Budget management, forecasting, fiscal documentation and management
• Planning, scheduling and tracking of project timelines and progress
• Assist with vendor selection, vendor management, invoice approvals, bank draws and contract management
• Work in multiple financial models and provide input & recommendations to ownership to maximize return on investment

Requirements

• Contracts negotiations
• Familiarity with permitting and inspections procedures in DC, MD & VA

• Demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Strong Familiarity with MS Office Suite, Google, Dropbox & MS Project
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges and increasing responsibilities
• Knowledge of construction management processes, regulations and quality standards
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering construction documents
• Ability to operate in a deadline driven environment
• Exceptional follow up abilities
• This position is expected to spend a significant portion of time on the construction site.
• An understanding of the Washington, DC market including permit processes, inspections, DDOT, DCRA, Public Utilities and other government agencies is also necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. S. or B.A.in Construction Administration, Real Estate Development, and/or Urban Planning) from four-year College or university preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in construction management and/or Real Estate Development, preferably involving multifamily residential and complex mixed-use projects