Development Associate - Charlotte RDU Corporate
About The Position
At Northwood Ravin, we’re known for creating some of the most distinctive luxury apartment communities in the Southeast. That same level of care and precision extends beyond what residents see. It’s embedded in how we plan, develop, and execute every project. We’re looking for a Development Associate who can bring strong analytical skills, project coordination, and sound judgment to the full lifecycle of multifamily development. In this position, you’ll work across multiple development projects from early site evaluation and underwriting through design, permitting, construction, and lease up. You’ll support financial analysis, due diligence, budgeting, project execution, and coordination with the internal and external teams responsible for bringing each development to life. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, Development, Construction, Property Management, Asset Management, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other partners to keep projects financially sound, compliant, and moving forward.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in real estate development, finance, construction, or a related field
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, Business, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of real estate investment and development fundamentals, including financial modeling, underwriting, budgeting, due diligence, entitlements, and construction.
- Proficient in Excel
- Comfortable working with ARGUS, project management platforms, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to analyze complex transactions and investment assumptions
- Ability to interpret design and construction documents
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Ability to present information clearly to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
- Strong judgment, organization, and follow through.
- Ability to operate independently when needed
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines
- Ability to anticipate potential issues
- Ability to take ownership of assignments through completion.
- Ability to travel as needed for project sites and meetings with consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and government authorities.
Nice To Haves
- Multifamily experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Support site selection and due diligence through market research, demographic analysis, feasibility studies, third party reports, and acquisition related activities.
- Maintain financial models and project underwriting, evaluate investment returns, track development budgets and expenses, and support debt and equity financing activities.
- Coordinate permitting, entitlements, design approvals, consultant activities, and regulatory requirements throughout the development process.
- Monitor construction progress through site visits, framing walks, project milestones, RFIs, construction draws, change orders, and hard and soft cost tracking.
- Manage project information and coordinate across Development, Construction, Property Management, Asset Management, senior leadership, consultants, and other stakeholders to keep decisions and deliverables moving.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Personal development
- Housing opportunities within our communities
- Elevated benefits experience designed to promote well being, financial stability, and life beyond work
- Retirement planning with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Dedicated time to give back through volunteer initiatives
- Expanded time off over time
- Enhanced retirement contributions over time
- Reduced benefit costs over time
- Meaningful recognition at key milestones
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
