Real Estate Development Associate

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Russell Square Consulting - Temecula, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Temecula, CA

About the position

The Real Estate Development Associate at Russell Square Consulting plays a crucial role in supporting the multifamily development process from site selection to lease-up. This position involves collaboration with project teams to manage project documentation, budgets, schedules, and compliance with land use entitlements. The ideal candidate will embody the company's core values of consistency, communication, and team collaboration, contributing to high-quality project execution and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work with project team on setting up individual project folders, tracking reports, budgets, schedules, logistics plans, and corporate reporting.
• Assist with preparation of pro forma development budgets and property operating budgets under the direction of a Development Manager.
• Assist in the evaluation of properties and their development potential; identify areas of risk in the due diligence and conceptual design phase; assist in ordering and reviewing third-party reports.
• Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of consultant agreements.
• Assist in the management of all aspects of the land use entitlement process with applicable government authorities.
• Attend project and program meetings, and help to advance the project.
• Coordinate project schedules, specifications, and reporting requirements for project partners.
• Assist in ensuring project is on time, on or under budget, and built to highest standard of quality.
• Assist with the coordination and management of all consultants to ensure that applications, permit submittals, and responses are delivered in a prompt manner.
• Organize the process of identifying scope and analyzing proposals from consultants related to pre-construction site preparation.
• Other research and analytical duties as necessary to support development execution such as City code and zoning research, impact fees, and easements.
• Organize and manage the FF&E process.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years Development experience on multifamily projects.
• Extensive knowledge using Procore, Microsoft Projects & Bluebeam.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of multifamily trades, ability to analyze construction documents, and ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient in effective communication and teamwork.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate an automobile and possess a valid state approved driver's license.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and follow-up.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with 3% company contribution after 6 months
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays per year
• Paid Sick Time - 40 hours given at the beginning of every year