Associate - Acquisitions and Development

Hines•Seattle, WA

3d•$133,600 - $153,600

About The Position

The Associate supports senior management with real estate investment and development projects and asset management of operating properties. The role provides administrative and financial support to help complete projects and identify new market opportunities. It participates in development activities, including feasibility analysis, entitlement processes, financing, design, contracting, and construction management, as well as management of existing properties and relationships with tenants and investors. The Associate analyzes acquisitions and development opportunities through financial modeling, cash-flow analysis, and valuation methods using Argus and Excel. The position also monitors project budgets and schedules, assists with leasing and lease-document review, supports investor marketing and project documentation, coordinates design information among project stakeholders, and contributes to marketing plans, project design, and site selection. The role works across project teams and complies with Hines policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; related experience may be considered in lieu of post-undergraduate studies.
Three or more years of work experience with a professional organization, with a record of project success or experience.
Two or more years of related experience in real estate or financial analysis.
Ability to analyze real estate and industry trends strategically, interpret data, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
Ability to perform numerical and financial calculations and analysis.
Ability to exchange ideas and information with others to reach joint decisions and solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Creative thinking and ability to contribute to project success.
Ability to manage varied tasks within tight time schedules.
Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to interact with employees, visitors, and business partners with poise and diplomacy.
Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff.
Ability to leverage technology and the internet to perform job functions effectively.
Highest degree of integrity.
Ability to analyze real estate from a strategic point of view.

Nice To Haves

MBA strongly preferred.
Work experience or educational background in math or engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist senior management with real estate investment and development projects and asset management of operating properties.
Provide administrative and financial support to ensure project completion and bring new market opportunities forward for consideration.
Participate in development project management, including feasibility analysis, entitlement processes, financing, design, contracting, and construction management.
Participate in asset management of existing properties, including tenant relations, investor relations, and communications.
Perform financial analysis of acquisitions and development opportunities, including financial modeling, cash-flow analysis, and valuation using Argus and Excel.
Monitor project budgets and schedules for significant variances and oversee contractor payments where appropriate.
Assist with leasing certain properties, including working with legal counsel to review lease documents.
Facilitate marketing projects to investors and ensure project agreements are properly documented.
Monitor the flow of project-design information among investors, market research personnel, construction groups, and architects.
Work with appropriate personnel to design and implement marketing plans.
Maintain awareness of market opportunities.
Support project design and site-selection activities as needed.
Serve on project teams as required to facilitate company needs.
Work as a team member with Hines employees and comply with Hines policies and procedures.