Assistant Development Manager

Shopoff Realty Investments•Irvine, CA

About The Position

A well‑established real estate investment and development firm is seeking a motivated and analytically strong Assistant Development Manager to join its growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a rising professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to gain hands‑on exposure across the full lifecycle of real estate development—from due diligence and entitlements through construction close‑out. If you're ready to elevate your career and grow into a future Development Manager role, this position provides the mentorship, exposure, and strategic involvement to get you there. What you will do: As an Assistant Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving real estate development projects forward. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting projects through feasibility, planning, design, entitlement, construction, and close‑out. Tracking schedules, milestones, deliverables, and proactively flagging risks or delays. Coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, and public agencies. Preparing meeting agendas, action items, decision memos, and internal approval materials. Assisting with project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, invoices, and financial reviews. Conducting market research, site analysis, feasibility studies, and due diligence. Compiling presentations, reports, and project documentation for internal teams and stakeholders. Supporting entitlement and permitting processes, including preparing submittals and monitoring conditions of approval. Acting as a reliable point of contact for internal teams, consultants, and partners. Assisting with risk assessment and recommending solutions to help keep projects on course. What Makes You a Great Fit You’ll thrive in this role if you: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field. Bring 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, land planning, or a related discipline. Are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams. Have strong analytical skills and the confidence to evaluate data and provide recommendations. Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Are proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with MS Project or Argus is a plus. Are eager to learn, proactive by nature, and ready for a long‑term career trajectory in development . Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive compensation aligned with Orange County market rates. Bonus eligibility. Opportunity to grow into a Development Manager role within a few years. Exposure to high‑value, complex real estate projects. A culture that values integrity, collaboration, learning, and initiative. Still Undecided? Shopoff is a great place to work. Here are some of the reasons that our employees vote for us as a Top Workplace: Voted 2025, 2023, & 2022 Best Places to Work by the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group. Exceptional company culture that encourages innovation and empowers all team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools critical to achieving a successful and meaningful career. Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Gold and Platinum Medical Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with company match and company provided life insurance. A world-class work environment with potential for long-term growth and advancement in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program. Paid holidays and generous vacation time; summer hours from June - August (office closes at 3 p.m. each Friday with full pay for the day). Shopoff Realty Investments (SRI) is a real estate investment firm specializing in offering qualified clients diversified investment opportunities that can be used to create a customized portfolio consistent with their unique financial profiles and goals. For three decades, SRI has built an industry leading reputation for integrity, diligence, and vision. SRI creates value for its investors utilizing its expertise in all facets of real estate including acquisition, entitlement and development of commercial, multi-family and residential properties. EEO Statement Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 949-417-1396.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Bring 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, land planning, or a related discipline.
Are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams.
Have strong analytical skills and the confidence to evaluate data and provide recommendations.
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Are eager to learn, proactive by nature, and ready for a long‑term career trajectory in development

Nice To Haves

Are proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with MS Project or Argus is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supporting projects through feasibility, planning, design, entitlement, construction, and close‑out.
Tracking schedules, milestones, deliverables, and proactively flagging risks or delays.
Coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, and public agencies.
Preparing meeting agendas, action items, decision memos, and internal approval materials.
Assisting with project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, invoices, and financial reviews.
Conducting market research, site analysis, feasibility studies, and due diligence.
Compiling presentations, reports, and project documentation for internal teams and stakeholders.
Supporting entitlement and permitting processes, including preparing submittals and monitoring conditions of approval.
Acting as a reliable point of contact for internal teams, consultants, and partners.
Assisting with risk assessment and recommending solutions to help keep projects on course.

Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with Orange County market rates.
Bonus eligibility.
Opportunity to grow into a Development Manager role within a few years.
Exposure to high‑value, complex real estate projects.
A culture that values integrity, collaboration, learning, and initiative.
Voted 2025, 2023, & 2022 Best Places to Work by the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group.
Exceptional company culture that encourages innovation and empowers all team members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training, and tools critical to achieving a successful and meaningful career.
Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including Gold and Platinum Medical Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with company match and company provided life insurance.
A world-class work environment with potential for long-term growth and advancement in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program.
Paid holidays and generous vacation time; summer hours from June - August (office closes at 3 p.m. each Friday with full pay for the day).