Development Associate Full Time NEW

NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown through combining an entrepreneurial spirit and empowerment of its team members. We are looking to add a Development Associate to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive environment that cultivates collaboration and mentorship. Our core values set the foundation of our culture and guide us in every business decision.

What You’ll Do

Entitlements, Due Diligence & Predevelopment

• Support the internal project team with initial project due diligence work including opportunity evaluation, entitlement analysis, market research, project budget establishment and investment offering preparation
• Assist in the creation, tracking and management of development schedules including due diligence, entitlements, design, permitting and land closing
• Assist with the coordination of consultants (civil, environmental, geotechnical, etc.)
• Organize the process of identifying scope and analyzing bids from both consultants and contractors related to pre-construction site preparation
• Manage consultants and coordinate with NorthPoint team members to ensure that applications, permit submittals, and responses are delivered in a prompt manner
• Facilitate regularly scheduled progress meetings with project stakeholders throughout the development process
• Other research and analytical duties as necessary to support development execution

Development & Execution

• Organize the bidding process for consultants and contractors, including drafting scopes of work, performing initial bid comparisons, and tracking execution of contracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in coordination with an external project team, including engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors, to hold each accountable and to ensure successful delivery of the project on schedule and within budget
• Participate in regularly scheduled contractor progress meetings, conduct routine site walk-throughs to verify construction progress against reported milestones, and document field conditions.
• Assist in tracking project financial sources and uses throughout the life-cycle of the project, updating development budgets, and verifying monthly draw requests.
• Maintain, and update detailed development schedules, key milestones, and budgets across the entire project phase and provide clear reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate closely with the leasing team to provide prompt, accurate technical and scheduling feedback to support RFP responses, tenant work letter reviews, and prospect inquiries.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, or real estate. A Professional Engineering (PE) license is an asset, but not required
• 2-3 years of experience in relevant position
• Strong interpersonal communicator
• Energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with a strong service orientation
• Detail focused with great organizational skills
• Able to approach problems both logically and creatively
• Confident and knowledgeable when interacting with all team members & outside parties
• Able to work collaboratively as a team and independently

Source: NorthPoint Career Page