Associate - Development (Summer 2025 Graduate)

Hines - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Raleigh, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

Real Estate

About the position

As an Associate at Hines, you will play a crucial role in supporting senior management with various aspects of real estate investment and development projects, as well as asset management of operating properties. This position is designed for individuals who are recent graduates or will graduate in Summer 2025, providing an opportunity to engage in financial analysis, project management, and strategic decision-making within a leading global real estate investment firm.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the management of development projects including feasibility analysis, entitlement processes, financial underwriting, project financing, and oversight of design, contracting, and construction management.
• Provides financial underwriting and project management support to ensure project execution and completion.
• Participates in the asset management of existing properties, including tenant relations, investor relations, and communications.
• Performs financial analysis of acquisitions and development opportunities via financial modeling, analysis of cash flows, and application of valuation methods using Argus and Excel software.
• Supports pursuit of new business and leads due diligence efforts for new investments.
• Monitors project budgets and schedules for significant variances and oversees contractor payments where appropriate.
• Assists in the leasing of properties, including working closely with legal counsel in review of lease documents.
• Facilitates the marketing of projects to investors and tenants, ensuring all project agreements are properly documented.
• Monitors the flow of information regarding project design among interested parties, including investors, market research personnel, construction groups, and architects.
• Works closely with appropriate personnel to design and implement marketing plans.
• Develops a constant awareness of market opportunities.
• Provides support for project design and site selection activities as needed.
• Serves as a member of various project teams as required to facilitate company needs.
• Acts as a team member with all Hines employees.
• Complies with all Hines policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and related experience considered in lieu of post undergraduate studies; MBA or MSRE strongly preferred.
• Must include GMAT or GRE scores in resume.
• Three or more years of work experience with a professional organization, with a record of project success or experience.
• Two or more years related experience in real estate or in financial analysis.
• Work experience or educational background in math or engineering is a plus.
• Ability to analyze real estate and industry trends from a strategic point of view.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Ability to perform numerical and financial calculations and analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think creatively and contribute to project success.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to interact with employees, visitors, and business partners with poise and diplomacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff.
• Ability to leverage technology and the internet to perform all job functions at the highest level.
• Possesses the highest degree of integrity.
• Ability to withstand long working hours, which are frequently necessary.
• Ability to walk around project sites under construction to review progress.
• Ability to travel to and from destinations by plane and/or car.
• Ability to visually review and read correspondence, reports, etc.
• Ability to handle a very stressful, high-pressure atmosphere.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Argus software for financial modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with real estate law and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Robust benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Generous vacation packages.