Associate Consultant - Atlanta, GA

The Concord Group•Atlanta, GA

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Concord Group (TCG) is seeking an exceptional upcoming or recent college graduate to join its Consultant team in Atlanta. The role supports developers, investors, public agencies, and other decision-makers by analyzing markets, evaluating development opportunities, and informing investment and development decisions. Consultants work in small teams alongside senior TCG professionals and gain early exposure to clients and real estate decision-makers. Assignments span markets nationally and property types including multifamily housing, mixed-use development, for-sale residential, retail, hospitality, and master-planned communities. The role uses proprietary tools, data capabilities, Excel, mapping tools, and AI to support research and analysis, while emphasizing interpretation, judgment, and clear client communication. Site visits and market research are part of the position. Successful Consultants take on increasing responsibility, including leading substantial portions of engagements, presenting findings to clients, guiding other team members, and building client relationships. Working closely with senior professionals provides ongoing feedback and development.

Requirements

A strong academic record, rigorous coursework, and evidence of achievement inside or outside the classroom.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, with 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 the 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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant internships in real estate, consulting, finance, economics, planning, or analytics.
Leadership, independent projects, research, or other accomplishments demonstrating relevant qualities.

Responsibilities

Analyze market, demographic, economic, and competitive data to understand development opportunities.
Identify the story behind the 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 with no obvious answer.