Associate Real Estate Developer

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Associate Developer – Real Estate Development

About the Role
As an Associate Developer, you’ll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of multi-faceted real estate development projects—both market-rate and affordable housing—from inception through construction completion and lease-up. You’ll provide critical support to Developers, Senior Developers, and Regional Vice Presidents while coordinating with a wide range of external partners, including financiers, architects, engineers, and contractors.

This role requires strong financial and organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling and feasibility analysis for proposed projects

• Assist in drafting, editing, and assembling RFPs, RFQs, and funding applications

• Support relationship-building with municipalities and public/private partners

• Prepare professional PowerPoint presentations for investors, municipalities, and community groups

• Coordinate the land-development approval process and legal documentation

• Work with architects, engineers, and contractors to keep projects on track

• Help develop project schedules, budgets, and proformas

• Support lease-up coordination for completed developments

• Maintain calendars and logistics for development team meetings

• Ensure all work is accurate, timely, and compliant with company policies

Performance Expectations

• Deliver accurate, high-quality work products (RFPs, proformas, funding applications, draw packages, etc.) on time

• Demonstrate strong financial acumen through budget and proforma development

• Keep projects organized, on-schedule, and within budget

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field required

• Master’s degree or 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of real estate development (market-rate and affordable)

• Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and affordable housing funding applications a plus

• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive under pressure

• Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and willingness to travel as needed

Working Conditions

• Flexible hours and travel (air and auto) required

• Work may include visits to properties in transitional neighborhoods

• Ability to climb stairs, use elevators, bend, squat, and reach overhead as needed