2026 Summer Associate at Crescent Communities in Charlotte, NC | Kablio

Role

Description

feasibility analysis

market research

due diligence

financial modeling

entitlement coordination

stakeholder presentation

Commercial Development and Capital Markets (Charlotte): This Summer Associate will assist the Commercial Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process, as well as assist the Capital Markets team with underwriting investment and capitalizing development projects in the debt/equity markets, reporting to a Director of Commercial Development.
Residential Development – BTR (Charlotte): This Summer Associate will assist the Single-Family Build-to-Rent (“BTR”) Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process, reporting to the Director of Development in the Charlotte office.
Conducting feasibility analyses
Researching and evaluating market trends to identify growth opportunities and provide formal recommendations for investment.
Assisting the development team in performing market, property, and financial due diligence
Presenting to internal and external stakeholders
Assisting with the entitlement process and coordination of product development, including architecture, land planning, and project design.
Participating in underwriting efforts and creating and maintaining pro-forma financial models
Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Preparing investment summary recommendations
Residential Development – Multifamily (Atlanta): This Summer Associate will assist the Multifamily Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process, reporting to the Managing Director of Development in the Atlanta office.
Communicate and converse to exchange information

Requirements

mba

mred

advanced excel

pro-forma modeling

project management

team player

Proven project management and organizational skills
Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions
Graduate students enrolled in an MBA or MRED program
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Some prior work experience with a real estate developer preferred
Collaborative style and team player
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator and other office equipment with or without accommodations
Prior experience performing pro-forma financial modeling
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to transport 10-25 lbs. (computer, files, etc.)
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Proactive problem-solver who is capable of being productive with little direction
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight, if required
Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Professional office environment
Flexible working hours are M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm (alternate schedule may apply)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

has been redefining the real estate landscape since its inception.
focuses on transformative development, shaping spaces across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
portfolio spans multiple cities, marked by projects that blend innovation with sustainability.
known for adaptability, successfully navigating both economic booms and downturns.
creating communities that drive growth and urban evolution.
approach blends investment with development, ensuring projects stand the test of time.
constantly exploring new opportunities in real estate and adjacent sectors.

Culture + Values

Build community and improve lives together.
Prioritize doing what's right in all actions.
Emphasize a people-first approach with flexible hybrid work models, stay interviews, open-door policies, and internal task forces.
Invest in employees through feedback surveys and clear job progression paths.
Maintain a long-standing focus on people that predates the pandemic.

Environment + Sustainability

500 Acres Preserved

Natural Space Protected

The company has preserved over 500 acres of natural space in The River District, contributing to local biodiversity and ecological balance.

3-Time Award Winner

Sustainability Excellence

Recognized as a NGBS Partner of Excellence in 2017, 2018, and 2019, highlighting their commitment to sustainable building practices.

100+ Acres Protected

Conservation Easement

Partnerships include a conservation easement on over 100 acres, enhancing environmental stewardship and land preservation efforts.

Target: One Planet Living Leader designation (achieved April 22, 2025 for The River District)
On‑site regenerative urban garden supporting local food production
Mass timber construction to reduce carbon footprint
EV charging stations, biking/walking trails facilitating low‑carbon mobility
Since 2014, all multifamily communities NGBS‑certified (or pursuing) and nearly all commercial LEED‑certified
Biodiversity studies and erosion‑control along Catawba River
Partnerships with environmental education organizations and nonprofit river/air monitoring initiatives

Inclusion & Diversity

2021

DE&I Report Published

Published their first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report, demonstrating accountability and commitment to inclusion and diversity.

2021

Expanded DE&I Initiatives

Following the Great Resignation in 2021, expanded DE&I efforts through stay interviews and task forces.

Hybrid/remote model supports family and mental‑physical wellbeing
Culture encourages authenticity: “a place where everyone feels the freedom to be who they truly are”
Inclusive community design in The River District: affordable and mixed‑income housing, goals for MWSBE engagement

Articles

Press & Perspective

Our culture

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Investor Portal

Role

Description

feasibility analysis

market research

due diligence

financial modeling

entitlement coordination

stakeholder presentation

Commercial Development and Capital Markets (Charlotte): This Summer Associate will assist the Commercial Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process, as well as assist the Capital Markets team with underwriting investment and capitalizing development projects in the debt/equity markets, reporting to a Director of Commercial Development.
Residential Development – BTR (Charlotte): This Summer Associate will assist the Single-Family Build-to-Rent (“BTR”) Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process, reporting to the Director of Development in the Charlotte office.
Conducting feasibility analyses
Researching and evaluating market trends to identify growth opportunities and provide formal recommendations for investment.
Assisting the development team in performing market, property, and financial due diligence
Presenting to internal and external stakeholders
Assisting with the entitlement process and coordination of product development, including architecture, land planning, and project design.
Participating in underwriting efforts and creating and maintaining pro-forma financial models
Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Preparing investment summary recommendations
Residential Development – Multifamily (Atlanta): This Summer Associate will assist the Multifamily Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process, reporting to the Managing Director of Development in the Atlanta office.
Communicate and converse to exchange information

Requirements

mba

mred

advanced excel

pro-forma modeling

project management

team player

Proven project management and organizational skills
Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions
Graduate students enrolled in an MBA or MRED program
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
Some prior work experience with a real estate developer preferred
Collaborative style and team player
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator and other office equipment with or without accommodations
Prior experience performing pro-forma financial modeling
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to transport 10-25 lbs. (computer, files, etc.)
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Proactive problem-solver who is capable of being productive with little direction
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight, if required
Advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Professional office environment
Flexible working hours are M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm (alternate schedule may apply)

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

has been redefining the real estate landscape since its inception.
focuses on transformative development, shaping spaces across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
portfolio spans multiple cities, marked by projects that blend innovation with sustainability.
known for adaptability, successfully navigating both economic booms and downturns.
creating communities that drive growth and urban evolution.
approach blends investment with development, ensuring projects stand the test of time.
constantly exploring new opportunities in real estate and adjacent sectors.

Culture + Values

Build community and improve lives together.
Prioritize doing what's right in all actions.
Emphasize a people-first approach with flexible hybrid work models, stay interviews, open-door policies, and internal task forces.
Invest in employees through feedback surveys and clear job progression paths.
Maintain a long-standing focus on people that predates the pandemic.

Environment + Sustainability

500 Acres Preserved

Natural Space Protected

The company has preserved over 500 acres of natural space in The River District, contributing to local biodiversity and ecological balance.

3-Time Award Winner

Sustainability Excellence

Recognized as a NGBS Partner of Excellence in 2017, 2018, and 2019, highlighting their commitment to sustainable building practices.

100+ Acres Protected

Conservation Easement

Partnerships include a conservation easement on over 100 acres, enhancing environmental stewardship and land preservation efforts.

Target: One Planet Living Leader designation (achieved April 22, 2025 for The River District)
On‑site regenerative urban garden supporting local food production
Mass timber construction to reduce carbon footprint
EV charging stations, biking/walking trails facilitating low‑carbon mobility
Since 2014, all multifamily communities NGBS‑certified (or pursuing) and nearly all commercial LEED‑certified
Biodiversity studies and erosion‑control along Catawba River
Partnerships with environmental education organizations and nonprofit river/air monitoring initiatives

Inclusion & Diversity

2021

DE&I Report Published

Published their first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report, demonstrating accountability and commitment to inclusion and diversity.

2021

Expanded DE&I Initiatives

Following the Great Resignation in 2021, expanded DE&I efforts through stay interviews and task forces.

Hybrid/remote model supports family and mental‑physical wellbeing
Culture encourages authenticity: “a place where everyone feels the freedom to be who they truly are”
Inclusive community design in The River District: affordable and mixed‑income housing, goals for MWSBE engagement

Articles

Press & Perspective

Our culture

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Investor Portal