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Macdonald & Company · 3 weeks ago

Acquisitions & Development Associate/Manager

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Macdonald & Company is a well-capitalized, privately held real estate investment and development firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. They are seeking an Acquisitions & Development Associate/Manager to focus on sourcing, underwriting, and advancing new development opportunities across core Southeastern markets.

Professional ServicesRecruiting

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Olly Shepherd

Responsibilities

Proactively source new retail and mixed-use development opportunities, including off-market land and redevelopment sites

Build and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, retailers, and local stakeholders

Perform feasibility analysis, underwriting, and deal evaluation in partnership with the in-house analytics team

Assist with investment committee materials and internal approvals

Support entitlement, site selection, and early-stage development planning

Collaborate with senior leadership on deal structuring and execution

Over time, assume greater responsibility for advancing projects from sourcing through development

Qualification

Real estate acquisitionsDevelopment experienceFinancial analysisRetail fundamentalsSite selectionDeal evaluationEntrepreneurial mindsetRelationship buildingMentorship willingness

Required

2–7 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, development, leasing, or investment sales, ideally with exposure to retail or mixed-use assets

Strong understanding of retail fundamentals, site selection, and market dynamics

Experience sourcing or evaluating deals, with comfort engaging directly with owners and brokers

Solid financial and analytical skills

An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a lean, growth-oriented environment

Willingness to be mentored and grow into a broader development role over time

Preferred

Excel-based underwriting experience preferred

Company

Macdonald & Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. It is a sub-organization of Prime People.

Founded in 1994

London, England, GBR

51-200 employees