Associate

WS Development•Newton, MA

8d•$70,000 - $77,000

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate to join our Asset Strategy & Development team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the ownership, management, and growth of WS Development's retail real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate brings a foundational understanding of real estate operations, strong organizational instincts, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners. Partner with the Asset Strategy & Development (AS&D) Lead on day-to-day operations and development of the Company's shopping centers, including implementation of business plans and operating budgets. The Associate will be responsible for managing third-party service providers. Communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams, tenants, and third-party service providers to maximize the performance of our shopping centers. Manage capital improvement (CapEx) projects by preparing RFPs, soliciting and evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and overseeing project execution and closeout. Projects may include roof replacement, sidewalk repair, parking lot maintenance, painting, and landscaping. Support development projects within existing shopping centers, including due diligence, regulatory research, plan review, document organization, schedule and budget compliance, and coordination across internal teams and stakeholders. Serve as the AS&D point of contact for tenants by addressing operational needs, answering routine questions, and researching lease terms to clarify landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. Conduct regular shopping center visits to ensure efficient, clean, safe, and code-compliant operations. Partner with the Accounting department to facilitate timely payment of operating costs, resolve billing and invoice questions, and support adherence to operational and capital budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; degree in real estate, construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred.
1–5 years of experience in real estate development, construction management, asset management, property management, or a related field.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and technical documents.
Experience reviewing LOIs and leases.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Passion for real estate with a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with a developer, real estate owner/operator, architect, or engineer strongly preferred.
experience with Bluebeam a plus.
Experience with operating budgets, CapEx project execution, and invoice processing a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Asset Strategy & Development (AS&D) Lead on day-to-day operations and development of the Company's shopping centers, including implementation of business plans and operating budgets.
Manage third-party service providers.
Communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams, tenants, and third-party service providers to maximize the performance of our shopping centers.
Manage capital improvement (CapEx) projects by preparing RFPs, soliciting and evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and overseeing project execution and closeout.
Support development projects within existing shopping centers, including due diligence, regulatory research, plan review, document organization, schedule and budget compliance, and coordination across internal teams and stakeholders.
Serve as the AS&D point of contact for tenants by addressing operational needs, answering routine questions, and researching lease terms to clarify landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.
Conduct regular shopping center visits to ensure efficient, clean, safe, and code-compliant operations.
Partner with the Accounting department to facilitate timely payment of operating costs, resolve billing and invoice questions, and support adherence to operational and capital budgets.