Associate Consultant - Atlanta, GA

The Concord Group•Atlanta, GA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Concord Group (TCG) advises developers, investors, public agencies, and other decision-makers on markets, opportunities, and development and investment decisions. The firm is building its next generation of Consultants and seeks exceptional upcoming and recent college graduates who demonstrate academic achievement, initiative, and intellectual curiosity. Consultants ask questions, determine what matters, exercise judgment, and communicate clear points of view. TCG uses proprietary tools, new data capabilities, and AI to streamline research so teams can focus on interpretation, problem-solving, and client advice. The Associate Consultant works in small teams alongside senior TCG professionals and receives early exposure to developers, investors, and other real estate decision-makers. Assignments cover markets nationally and property types including multifamily housing, mixed-use development, for-sale residential, retail, hospitality, and master-planned communities. The role offers meaningful responsibility and opportunities to develop analytical skills and judgment early in a career. Growth may include leading substantial portions of engagements, presenting findings to clients, guiding other team members, and building client relationships, with ongoing feedback and development from senior professionals. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a hybrid work arrangement. Site visits and market research are part of the role. Applicants should submit a résumé, unofficial transcript, a short note explaining their interest in consulting and TCG, their expected or actual graduation date, and an example of a question or project pursued out of curiosity.

Requirements

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, strong quantitative skills, and comfort working with data.
Ability to synthesize substantial information and move from analysis to interpretation and recommendation.
Clear, concise writing and confident verbal communication, with an interest in storytelling and client service.
Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and willingness to test assumptions and revise a view when evidence changes.
Initiative, resourcefulness, organization, and ownership of the quality and timeliness of work.
Interest in real estate, development, cities, economics, consumer behavior, or related fields.
Strong academic record, rigorous coursework, and evidence of achievement inside or outside the classroom.

Nice To Haves

Relevant internships in real estate, consulting, finance, economics, planning, or analytics; internships are helpful but not required.
Leadership, independent projects, research, and other accomplishments demonstrating relevant qualities.
Interests beyond a résumé and a habit of asking questions.

Responsibilities

Analyze market, demographic, economic, and competitive data to understand development opportunities.
Identify insights in data and help formulate recommendations on demand, positioning, rents, pricing, and absorption.
Translate findings into clear exhibits, presentations, memoranda, and market studies.
Use Excel, data platforms, mapping tools, and AI to improve efficiency and analytical quality, and check sources and results.
Conduct market research, including site visits and interviews with brokers, developers, and property managers.
Participate in project discussions and client meetings, working with senior advisors to solve questions without obvious answers.