Development Project Associate

The Community Builders • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Development Project Associate partners with senior members of The Community Builders’ Mid Atlantic development team, serving as a point person for projects in Virginia and North Carolina. The associate may also work with staff in Property Management, Community Life, Asset Management, and Finance to advance pipeline projects and support resident-focused outcomes.

The role offers exposure to the full development process, including due diligence, entitlements, regulatory approvals, financing, design, construction, and leasing. The associate contributes to delivering quality projects on schedule and within budget and supports deal closures that provide quality housing for residents in need. TCB seeks someone who can grow into more senior development roles while contributing to its mission of building and sustaining strong communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One to three years of work experience in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Passion for socially responsible real estate development.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to audiences that are racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Project.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Direct experience with or familiarity with affordable housing development is ideal but not required.
• Adobe skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior Mid Atlantic development team members on projects in Virginia and North Carolina.
• Collaborate with staff in Property Management, Community Life, Asset Management, and Finance to advance pipeline projects and resident-focused outcomes.
• Contribute to activities across the development process, including due diligence, entitlements, regulatory approvals, financing, design, construction, and leasing.
• Help deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget.
• Contribute to a range of development activities, including organizing responses to Requests for Proposals and representing TCB at community meetings and public forums or events.
• Understand key project risks and learn strategies to avoid them.
• Support deal closures that provide quality housing for residents in need.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, contribute ideas and initiatives, and manage deadlines across multiple projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and tenure-based PTO accruals.
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tax-advantaged commuter/parking, medical, and dependent care accounts.
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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