Associate

Brailsford and Dunlavey • Austin, TX

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1993, Brailsford & Dunlavey has empowered colleges and universities, municipalities, and mission-driven organizations to achieve their bold visions through the built environment. We are seeking an Associate to join our Austin, Texas office on a hybrid basis to initially support our Higher Education Advisory practice. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in development, feasibility, and planning who can lead projects from early strategy through implementation. This position will play a key role in managing development advisory assignments, including public-private partnerships (P3's), feasibility studies, implementation planning, and real estate strategy, while also supporting institutions during the earliest stages of planning and decision-making. You may come from a developer, institutional owner�s representative, or advisory background , and understand how to bridge vision with execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in: Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Finance, Economics, Construction Management or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in development, feasibility, real estate advisory, owner’s representation, or institutional planning
• Strong understanding of development economics, financial modeling, capital planning, and public-private partnerships
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong presentation and client communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
• Commitment to professionalism and client service excellence
• Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• Worked for a real estate developer
• Worked for a development advisory firm
• Worked for an owner’s representative firm
• Worked for a competitor in institutional development advisory
• Understand how to move projects forward—not just analyze them
• Want to apply that experience to work that has a meaningful, long-term impact on institutions and communities

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development advisory engagements for higher education clients
• Manage feasibility studies, implementation strategies, and public-private partnership initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to institutional leadership throughout project planning and execution
• Oversee market research, financial modeling, development analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations that clients can act on
• Guide project teams and coordinate internal and external contributors
• Manage project scope, budgets, invoicing, and overall financial performance
• Maintain quality control and ensure client deliverables are thoughtful, accurate, and timely
• Support business development through relationship building and new opportunity identification
• Strengthen internal tools, processes, and development methodologies across the practice

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in a hybrid environment
• Mentorship
• Leadership growth
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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