Development Associate

Position Description

A fast-paced and rapidly growing boutique real estate firm is seeking a project management oriented Development Associate to support our national development practice that currently has over $850 million under development and $750M in its active pipeline. Based in our Arlington, VA headquarters, this position will support the delivery and sourcing of principal and 3^rd party development projects around the country. The ideal candidate will have experience in a project management capacity at a commercial real estate development firm, general contractor, or construction management company, and be comfortable with the lifecycle of a construction project – from design, preconstruction, and permitting through field coordination and closeout. It is essential that the individual is extremely proactive, detail oriented, highly capable of managing multiple projects and project teams effectively, has exceptional technical, written, and verbal communication skills, and enjoys working in a collegial team environment.

Responsibilities

1. Provide managerial oversight to a development project or a series of projects
2. Provide technical guidance for all aspects of project team activities (design, financing, construction, scheduling and delivery)
3. Directly manage project teams including architects, engineers, general contractors & subcontracted consultants
4. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and establish priorities
5. Create and update development budgets and proformas
6. Maintain satisfactory relationships w/ partners, tenants, brokers, contractors, subcontractors, lenders, etc.
7. Leadership in the overall direction, administration, and completion of a project
8. Prepare presentations and proposals in response to requests for qualifications/proposals
9. Review and analyze zoning information, contract documents, financial reports, and other items as part of due diligence process, deal negotiations, and closings

Qualifications

1. 2 to 5+ years of experience in project management, construction management, development, and/or related field, including direct involvement in delivering projects through the construction process
2. Interest in an entrepreneurial and growing business environment
3. Bachelor’s degree in construction management, finance, real estate and/or related field
4. Technical knowledge of principles of architecture, engineering, construction, development, and/or finance
5. Fluency in reading construction documents, schedules, contracts, and general contractor processes
6. Strong financial/analytical skills
7. Commitment to detail, efficiency, and organization
8. Independent worker and team player
9. Willingness to travel
10. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
11. Strong efficiency in Microsoft Excel