Development Associate
More Development is an international real estate development company with a first-class track record across a wide spectrum of large-scale, mixed-use commercial and resort destinations.As a team, we share the same professional dream: to curate world class destinations and create vibrant places that foster great communities and connections. Above all, we love working together - making sure to have fun while we are at it.We are looking for a Development Associate to help bring this dream to life as we grow our footprint. This position 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 ControlsLocation: Miami, FLMain responsibilitiesProject Budgeting and Financial AnalysisContribute 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.Prepare change order assessment and reviews, including quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns.Project Management & ExecutionAssist 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.Update Procore project management tools to keep drawings, submittals, RFIs, financials, and other metrics up to date.RFQ/RFP & Stakeholder EngagementAssist 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.Assisting with contract setup, insurance verification, and schedule coordination.Research & Due DiligenceCoordinate 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.Work with other departments to prepare entitlements and prepare sites for development.ExperienceUniversity 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).