Development Associate
28 days ago
Miami
Job DescriptionSalary: Summary The Development Associate will be key support in the life cycle development of a diverse portfolio of product types. The ideal candidate will have field, preconstruction, and development experience. They will support the Director in moving a project concept through predevelopment and into construction including support in entitlements, pricing, procurement, construction analysis, and change management. Direct Supervisor: Director of Predevelopment and Project Controls Location: Miami, FL Project Budgeting and Financial Analysis • Contribute to the development and refinement of project budgets., • Track and explain variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets., • Prepare initial quarterly project cash flow analysis., • Track paid-to-date and aid in projecting remaining spend and to-be-bought items., • Assist in monitoring and reporting monthly on project timelines, schedules, and key milestones., • Assist in the monitoring and reporting on construction site progress (work-in-place)., • Participate in site inspections and provide reports for quality control, payment application review, and early warning reporting., • Support the Director in evaluating zoning and code compliance., • Assist in the compilation and organize documentation required for RFQ/RFP submissions., • Support the drafting and submission of RFQ/RFP responses., • Assist in coordinating consultant/contractor outreach and stakeholder engagement., • Coordinate small vendor procurement processes, including:, • researching qualified contractors and vendors., • Attend interviews and evaluating proposals., • Assist in drafting scopes of work and recommending vendors for award., • Coordinate third-party reports such as environmental, geotechnical, and survey data. Provide high level summary of the reports for consideration., • Coordinate physical due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions, including contract analysis, budget development, and consultant engagement., • Assist in securing governmental approvals, permits, and entitlements., • Assist in executing special projects and analytical assignments for senior leadership, delivering clear, actionable insights and recommendations., • University degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or related field., • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in real estate development (owner, general contractor, quantity surveyor)., • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel), Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, or similar project management software., • A working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction., • Ability to comprehend construction drawings and specifications swiftly and thoroughly., • Experience participating in project teams through a virtual setting., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities., • Willing and able to travel locally and internationally as needed (minimal).