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Caldwell Companies · 2 days ago

Development Assistant / Project Coordinator

Caldwell Companies is a Houston-based, award-winning real estate development and investment firm with 35 years of experience. They are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and strategic Development Assistant/Project Coordinator to support the Residential Rental Team by managing communications, coordinating projects, and maintaining documentation for development initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Manage development calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings, site visits, and deadlines
Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings, including agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions items
Monitor and respond to emails on behalf of the Residential Rental Team, including ongoing inbox management
Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls; take accurate messages and ensure timely follow-up
Anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues or opportunities
Arrange travel and accommodations and prepare detailed itineraries
Prepare, submit, and track expense reports; support credit card management, reconciliation, and coding
Support planning and execution of community groundbreakings, and internal planning sessions
Lead software implementation and data transfers in Procore
Assist with tracking and managing project timelines, milestones, and task follow-ups
Coordinate and prepare materials for development review meetings, community planning sessions, and presentations
Manage digital filing systems for easy retrieval of project data, including maintaining organized permits, legal, and regulatory documentation
Review soft cost draw requests for accuracy and alignment with project budgets
Facilitate Titanium approval workflows and ensure timely processing of required documentation
Assist the Residential Rental Team with contract and proposal coordination
Coordinate and set up accounts for new development projects and properties
Serve as a key point of contact to facilitate communication among internal teams, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders
Support Development Associates with various tasks related to project planning and execution
Manage Business Unit mail and ensure timely distribution
Maintain filing systems, both digital and physical
Respond to incoming requests and inquiries from internal departments and external partners

Qualification

Real estate developmentProject management toolsMicrosoft Office SuiteExecutive assistant experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsFlexibility

Required

Experience in an executive assistant or administrative support role
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with flexibility and resourcefulness
Ability to think ahead, solve problems proactively, and manage shifting priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and able to maintain accurate project documentation
Professional, polished, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships across teams
Proactive problem solver with strong prioritization skills
Comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred

Previous experience in real estate development or administration preferred
Familiarity with project management tools, approval workflows (e.g., Titanium), and emerging AI tools for workflow optimization is a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits package & collaborative team culture.

Company

Caldwell Companies

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Caldwell Companies is a real estate services and development firm with operations in Texas.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Fred Caldwell
CEO
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