Development Associate

Opportunity:Alliance Residential Company regularly leads the NMHC national rankings as one of the top developers and top general contractors, and the Company continues to grow its market share nationally, while also seeking opportunities to grow geographically. As Alliance continues to grow, the Company is seeking a Development Associate to lead the execution of its substantial pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial, hard-working, and ambitious developer to leverage the resources of the Company’s vertically integrated platform to grow professionally and be in a position to take advantage of Alliance’s continued growth.Position Summary:The Development Associate will provide hands-on management of all aspects of project development from site selection and acquisition support, consultant management, entitlements and permitting, overseeing construction and pre-lease support through stabilization.What You'll Do:Conduct general and specific market data research.Obtain real property information from public records.Perform competitive analysis.Research and organize sales comparison and market rent data.Track past, present, and future multi-family projects.Identify, list, and keep current on municipal development fees.Generate visual aids, including but not limited to maps, charts, and graphs, for use in marketing and incorporating researched data.Create and coordinate informational and marketing packages for potential development opportunities and for the disposition of existing apartment communities.Organize and categorize development guidelines for various municipalities, including general plan guidelines, zoning regulations, and other guidelines/regulations critical to development.Make recommendations and modifications regarding office performance, business needs, etc.Any other tasks assigned or directed.What You'll Need to Succeed:A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field.Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in real estate development or finance are strongly preferred.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other Associates.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, organizational, and time management skills.Knowledge of the key financial concepts and metrics as they relate to the multi-family real estate industryReal Estate industry, including capitalization rates, internal rates of return, cash-on-cash returns, and others.Understanding economic indicators as they relate to valuing multi-family real estate.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project is required.Ability to have flexibility with working schedule based on business and deadline needs.Ability to work a schedule during normal work hours, and that may be other than Monday-Friday, 8-5. Work in excess of 40 hours per week is likely.Consistent, regular, and in-person attendance during regular working hours at the workplace is required.What You'll Receive:Professional and upbeat work environmentCompetitive compensation and incentivesGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick, holiday, birthday, and volunteer timeLow Premiums for Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including access to telemedicinePaid parental leave for eligible new parentsFlexible spending accountHealth savings account with Company matchCompany-paid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverageAlliance Residential is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), color, creed, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, handicap, mental and physical disability, and family care or leave status, as well as all other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local law.