Analyst/Associate - Development & Project Management

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

• Compensation 
  • Competitive base salary
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Promote / carried interest bonus potential

• Career growth opportunity
  • Entrepreneurial environment
  • Hands on life science experience

 

FIRM SUMMARY

Blue Rise Ventures is a multi-asset class commercial real estate investment firm focusing primarily on life science and industrial properties. Originally formed as the commercial division of Local Capital Group in 2017, the Blue Rise team offers diverse real estate experience in acquisitions, asset management, leasing, and project management, in addition to extensive institutional investment management experience. A vertically integrated approach allows Blue Rise to move swiftly and nimbly across leasing and construction to offer unparalleled support to both investment partners and prospective tenants. With experience managing over 4 million square feet of assets across the San Francisco Bay Area together as a team and with strong ties to the region, the firm seeks to build upon its strong relationships to expand into key gateway markets by treating tenants like partners.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Blue Rise is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our fast-growing team located in the Bay Area. The successful candidate is sought to support all development execution, including potential tenant improvement, capital improvement, redevelopment, entitlement, and development work. The Analyst/Associate will have support and mentorship from the rest of the team, with ample opportunity to grow with the organization.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with internal and external teams to ensure the successful completion of projects to the satisfaction of all key stakeholders – tenants, investors, authorities having jurisdiction, property management and engineering, the Blue Rise Ventures team, and others
• Act as a liaison between all project team members and stakeholders
• Assist the internal team in:
• Development of space plans, project schedules, and preliminary budget estimates
• Procurement of project team members, including the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), administration of the bid process and bid leveling, and the preparation of contracts
• Orchestrating pre-construction and weekly project OAC meetings
• Reviewing all consultant deliverables, including plans, for accuracy and value
• Advising project teams on design decisions relative to cost impacts and alternatives
• Following up on issues and proactively mitigating potential risks in conjunction with other team members
• Utilizing contracts and work letters to the best effect of the project when appropriate
• Monitoring design and construction progress, and reporting to key stakeholders
• Understanding and managing tenant and owner obligations under tenant work letters
• Reviewing tenant-prepared design documents, soliciting peer reviews as needed, and communicating feedback to tenants
• Prepare deliverables for project management, reporting, forecasting, marketing, or other purposes when appropriate
• Coordinate with Property Management team to support tenant move-in process accordingly
• Ensure property receives all close-out materials:  As-builts, C of O, etc.
• Oversee all project billing to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments; Escalate budgetary concerns accordingly
• Develop and maintain a library of building information and drawings
• Represent Blue Rise Ventures to tenants, investors, partners, and in the marketplace as a best-in-class life science and commercial real estate team

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 0-4 years of experience managing multiple/concurrent construction projects
• 2-4 years of industry experience in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction, urban planning, real estate development, or another related field
• Basic knowledge of construction terminology and methods
• Basic knowledge of architectural, structural, and MEP design process and terminology
• Experience with life science design / industry is a bonus

EDUCATION / REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction, business, or related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive and collaborative attitude; an interest in building consensus
• An interest in and aptitude for design, construction, real estate, and the life science industry
• Strong financial, quantitative and analytical skills
• Conscientious of assignment deadlines and quality of work product
• Ability to prioritize tasks while working autonomously and with minimal direction
• Exceptional work ethic and appetite to learn all aspects of real estate
• Strong personal initiative and desire to succeed in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment
• Well organized, efficient, detail-orientated, a motivated self-starter

To apply, please provide a cover letter and your resume.