Development Analyst

Job Description

Macdonald & Company are partnered with a leading private real estate developer with a strong track record across the Southeast, focused on delivering high-quality, institutional-grade projects. The firm is seeking a Development Analyst to join their growing team and support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of new developments across key markets.

The Role

This position offers broad exposure to the full life cycle of real estate development — from site identification and underwriting through entitlements, financing, construction, and delivery. The Development Analyst will work closely with senior leadership across acquisitions, development, and asset management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze regional trends to identify and assess new development opportunities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisitions and developments, including cash flows, IRRs, and waterfall structures.
• Assist with due diligence, contract review, and coordination of purchase and sale documentation.
• Prepare investment committee materials and development business plans.
• Support the structuring of joint ventures, construction financing, and tenant lease negotiations.
• Track project budgets, cash flows, and performance against proformas.
• Collaborate with internal teams (design, construction, accounting, and legal) to ensure project execution aligns with underwriting assumptions.
• Engage with community stakeholders to support entitlement and permitting processes.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and investors.

Qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established yet entrepreneurial development platform with a diverse project pipeline and significant growth potential.