Real Estate Development Associate

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role :

The Development Associate plays a key role in advancing real estate development projects from initial concept through construction closing. This position is responsible for managing critical components of the pre-development process, including due diligence, funding applications, entitlement coordination, and overall project strategy.

The Development Associate exercises independent judgment in evaluating new acquisition opportunities, determining if it meets our criteria for deals, identifying project risks, and ultimately making recommendations to the Developer that may influence high-stakes investment decisions and project outcomes.

This role requires understanding of real estate development principles, public-private financing mechanisms, and regulatory processes to ensure successful execution of complex development projects that align with Marian Development Group’s mission and portfolio goals.

Essential Functions :

Project Coordination :

• Coordinate multiple aspects of assigned real estate development projects during the pre-development phase.
• Evaluate potential sites, coordinate feasibility studies, and provide recommendations to senior management regarding acquisition and development opportunities.
• Oversee preparation and execution of due diligence activities, including environmental assessments, appraisals, title reviews, and market analyses.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with financial and operational objectives.

Financial Analysis & Structuring

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

Stakeholder Relations & Communications

Strategic Support & Reporting

Required Education and Work Experience :

Competencies Needed :

About Company :

Founded in 1997, The Marian Group is a full-service real estate development, construction, advisory and investment firm based in Louisville, KY. The company's offerings include extensive expertise across product lines with a concentration on affordable and market-rate multifamily development, real estate construction, residential home building, financing, management, brokerage and investment advisory. The Marian Group exists to generate an outsized return on capital for its investors and to benefit people, neighborhoods and the larger community via impactful investment projects.

Marian is a company devoted to three things : People, Neighborhoods and Community. This means every project we touch has to impact the lives of those it serves and spark positive change for the community as a whole. That's what sets us apart and gets us up in the morning. We're a team of thinkers, developers, and builders that lives in the communities in which we work. Our mission is to create quality living options for our residents, and we strive to make sure every project we undertake embodies our Core Values : Purpose Driven, Innovative, Compassion & Team-Work .

At Marian, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive, grow, and make meaningful contributions. Our comprehensive benefit package reflects this commitment. We are proud to offer all of our Full-Time employees the below benefits :

The Marian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.