Associate - Acquisitions and Development

Hines•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Associate assists 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 contributes to development project management, including feasibility analysis, entitlements, financing, design, contracting, and construction management, as well as asset management of existing properties, tenant and investor relations, and communications. The Associate performs financial analysis of acquisition and development opportunities using financial modeling, cash-flow analysis, valuation methods, Argus, and Excel. The role also supports project budgeting and scheduling, contractor payments, property leasing and lease-document review, investor marketing, project documentation, design-information coordination, marketing plans, project design, and site selection. The position works on 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 and interpret data to draw conclusions and solve problems.
Ability to perform numerical and financial calculations and analysis.
Ability to exchange ideas and information to reach joint decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff.
Creative thinking and the ability to contribute to project success.
Ability to manage varied tasks within tight 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 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, development, and operating-property asset management.
Provide administrative and financial support for project completion and the evaluation of new market opportunities.
Participate in development project management, including feasibility analysis, entitlements, financing, design, contracting, and construction management.
Participate in asset management of existing properties, including tenant relations, investor relations, and communications.
Analyze acquisition and development opportunities through financial modeling, cash-flow analysis, and valuation methods using Argus and Excel.
Monitor project budgets and schedules for significant variances and oversee contractor payments where appropriate.
Assist with leasing properties and work with legal counsel to review lease documents.
Facilitate investor marketing of projects and ensure project agreements are properly documented.
Monitor project-design information flow among investors, market research personnel, construction groups, and architects.
Work with relevant 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 and collaborate with Hines employees.
Comply with Hines policies and procedures.