Development Associate

Job Description

Job Description

The Development Associate will work directly with Managers and Directors in all aspects of bringing a project from concept to completion. He or she must be a motivated self-starter and problem solver who thinks like an owner with a ‘Company Builder’ mentality.

Reports to: Development Manager / Director

Direct Reports: Development Senior Analyst, Analyst, Intern

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the role’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list.  As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Manage all aspects of bringing a project from concept to completion.

• Co-managing a team of analysts by enforcing best practices and consistently reviewing work product for accuracy. Analyst work product includes but is not limited to:

  • Monitoring of market conditions in identified markets.

  • Underwriting key markets

  • Creating investment packages for projects—both internal and external.

• Help identify new potential sites in identified key markets.

• Review basic legal documents, including but not limited to letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, leases, joint venture agreements and closing documents.

• Associates are responsible for indirectly leading senior analyst, analyst and intern teams through continuous training and encouragement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's and/or master’s degree in finance, Real Estate, or closely related concentration

• Minimum 3 years of experience in medium to high density student housing, multi-family, or commercial real estate development

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• A motivated self-starter, problem solver and team player

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills.

• Ability to handle multiple high priority projects.

• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and coachable.

• Advanced computer skills in word processing, excel spreadsheet or comparable systems.

• Pro forma modeling experience in development and/or acquisitions

• Desire to be challenged by projects with high-visibility and to grow professionally while representing the top student housing developer in the country.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Travel: 4-8 nights per month

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.

Landmark Properties, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Landmark Properties, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Landmark Properties, Inc.

Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.