Development Associate

Summary

The job is for a Development Associate at Centennial Yards, a $5 billion mixed-use development in Atlanta. The role involves assisting senior staff with day-to-day management duties of the Entertainment District project throughout its lifecycle, including budget management, entitlement and permitting efforts, technical civil and utility dealings, internal reporting, construction oversight, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Design/Architecture, Construction or related major. Advanced Degree preferred
• Minimum of five years' experience in real estate development and/or construction with demonstrated knowledge of real estate development and construction processes including a focus in project management

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of development projects including the oversight of project contractors and consultants
• Working with the Investment Deal Team(s) to provide due diligence information and feasibility analyses of potential acquisitions
• Assist in negotiating and drafting contract terms and scope with design consultants and contractors
• Responsible for maintaining project timeline, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget
• Provide reports related to project status to Senior Development Staff, Investments Deal Team and other stakeholders
• Prepare and track development budget related to assigned projects
• Assist Senior Development Staff in securing the appropriate approvals, certifications, easements, permits, etc. from City and other government agencies, utility agencies and neighboring stakeholders as required
• Responsible for maintaining and executing project contracts in accordance with department and corporate requirements
• Manage project documents including discretionary and non-discretionary approvals, agency releases/declarations/determinations, easements, covenants, tract maps, construction documents, A/E design and engineering plans and specifications, contracts/change orders, closeout documentation
• Responsible for sharing and uploading documents and communication between Development and Construction teams and personnel
• Tracking and reporting project status to investors, lenders, joint ventures, quasi-public partnerships, and the like
• Assist with monthly construction progress reporting including but not limited to schedules, applications for payment, etc
• Support oversight of construction work activities related to projects
• Support oversight of contractors, subcontractors and vendors related to day-to-day activities, invoices, hiring and contract negotiations
• Oversee work activities of Analysts and Project Coordinators assigned to project