Development Associate

Description

• Coordinate with property management and marketing teams leading up to and during initial lease-up.
• Assist in sourcing, underwriting, and evaluating potential development opportunities.
• Conduct detailed financial modeling, market research, and feasibility analyses.
• Manage schedules, track deliverables, and prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
• Work closely with construction and project management teams to track progress, change orders, and cost updates.
• Support due diligence efforts, including coordination with consultants, review of third-party reports, and analysis of zoning/entitlement constraints.
• Monitor project performance and support asset stabilization.
• Assist with maintaining project budgets, pro formas, and reporting for equity partners and lenders.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and city officials during design, planning, and entitlement processes.
• Support the preparation of investment memoranda, lender packages, and capital requests.
• Attend site visits and help ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Real Estate Development Associate to join our growing team in Houston. This role will support all aspects of the development process for multifamily and mixed-use projects—from site evaluation and acquisition through design, financing, construction, and lease-up.

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, or related disciplines (multifamily experience preferred).
• Strong financial modeling skills.

Benefits

Compensation: $80,000 – $110,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance