McDowell Housing Partners · 14 hours ago
Development Associate
Miami, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expMcDowell Housing Partners is a leading affordable and workforce housing development company. The Development Associate plays a pivotal role in the organization’s mission to provide high-quality affordable housing for families and seniors, assisting senior development staff throughout the project development process.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Assist senior development staff throughout the project development process, including site selection, feasibility analysis, financing applications, due diligence, vendor procurement, entitlements and permits, construction coordination, and closings
Identify and research potential development sites under the direction of senior development and acquisitions staff
Research zoning regulations, land development codes, entitlement processes, building permits, and public approvals
Perform pre-development project analysis including rent and income trends, construction costs, operating expenses, occupancy rates, and utility information
Assist with project budgeting and critical path timeline development
Solicit and evaluate proposals for professional services such as surveys, geotechnical reports, market studies, appraisals, environmental reports, and specialty engineering services
Coordinate due diligence activities and manage closing checklists with financial partners
Maintain project reporting systems, tracking software, and internal databases
Perform additional duties as assigned by MHP management
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two years of experience in real estate development and/or project management in planning, civil engineering, architecture, construction, land development, or a related field
Strong interest in real estate development and affordable housing, curiosity to learn, and a strong work ethic
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational abilities
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Creative and resourceful problem-solving skills
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to build and maintain relationships with local governments, vendors, industry professionals, and internal teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn new software and technologies
Preferred
Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in civil engineering, entitlements and permitting, construction, urban planning, or architecture will be considered
Company
McDowell Housing Partners
McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) is the affordable and workforce housing development arm of McDowell Properties, a national workforce housing investment company that has acquired over 40,000 units across 13 states.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chris Shear
COO and Project Partner
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