Associate, Acquisitions and Development

Lincoln Property Company • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Associate, Acquisitions and Development conducts market research, underwriting, and due diligence to support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of acquisition and development opportunities within assigned markets. The role builds and refines financial models, contributes to investment recommendations, and supports transaction execution from initial screening through closing.

The Associate works with senior team members and market brokers to evaluate opportunities, prepares investment committee materials, coordinates due diligence workstreams, and assesses development feasibility. The role also monitors market activity, supports transaction negotiations and documentation, and mentors Analysts.

Lincoln Property Company describes itself as a large private real estate firm with an integrated platform serving owners, investors, lenders, and occupiers across multiple property types and geographies. The company promotes training, mentorship, learning, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The position requires travel to properties, development sites, and market meetings. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, development, investment banking, or related transactional work.
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and Argus.
• Strong understanding of investment return metrics, including IRR, equity multiple, cap rate, and yield on cost.
• Working knowledge of entitlement, zoning, and development processes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple due diligence workstreams simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present analysis to senior leadership.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MRED.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate acquisition and development opportunities with senior team members and market brokers.
• Build and refine financial models for acquisitions, development projects, and disposition scenarios.
• Prepare investment committee memoranda, market studies, and presentation materials to support go or no-go decisions.
• Manage due diligence workstreams, including coordination of third-party consultants and title, survey, environmental, and entitlement reviews.
• Analyze zoning, land use regulations, and entitlement requirements to assess development feasibility.
• Monitor market trends, competitive projects, and comparable transactions to inform deal strategy and pricing.
• Support negotiation and documentation of letters of intent, purchase agreements, and development agreements.
• Mentor Analysts on modeling, research methods, and due diligence processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, Traditional and Roth, subject to eligibility requirements
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) or vacation benefits, depending on position classification
• Paid sick leave and other legally required leave programs
• Employee assistance and wellness programs where available
• Company-paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings that may vary by location and position
• Training programs and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level