Real Estate and Construction Project Analyst

Cleveland Foundation Inc•Cleveland, OH

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate and Construction Project Analyst role supports the Foundation’s real estate initiatives by managing financial, development, and operational aspects of property projects, ensuring efficiency and alignment with the organization’s mission. This position contributes to organizational goals by enabling informed decision-making, maintaining budget discipline, and supporting community development and placemaking efforts. The Analyst collaborates with internal teams and external partners to provide data-driven insights and strategic support for long-term growth. The role reports directly to the VP Real Estate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in real estate development, architecture, urban planning, construction management, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in real estate development, property management, finance, or construction administration.
Experience with budget modeling and tracking, variance analysis, and financial feasibility modeling for real estate projects.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to protect the assets of the organization during times of design and change orders on construction projects.
Proficiency in developing and analyzing project pro-formas to support funding strategies and long-term planning.
Knowledge of property tax processes, tax-exempt applications, and compliance reporting.
Familiarity with construction budgets, pay applications, and change order tracking.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, reporting), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, Zoom, MS Teams, and Procore.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Analytical mindset, capable of interpreting financial data and making strategic recommendations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with, or ability to be trained on AutoCAD Revit, ArcGIS or other geospatial software is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of PDF tools such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat Pro is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the Real Estate Department staff in developing and analyzing project and land assembly pro formas to assess feasibility, forecasting models, funding strategies, and maintenance requirements.
Support VP Real Estate in drafting, reviewing, and coordinating lease agreements and amendments.
Collaborate with and support the Property Management Accountant on all real estate budgets, comparing results to projections and reporting findings.
Support the VP Real Estate in RFP & RFQ development and master planning efforts.
Prepare 2D/3D renderings for projects or donor recognition opportunities.
Support the VP of Real Estate in preparing data, graphics, and presentations for the Midtown Real Estate Committee (MREC), TCFMCCP, NMTC, Finance & Administration, and other committee meetings.
Utilize GIS software and site visits to maintain oversight of the Foundation’s land and property portfolio.
Reconcile property tax status and works with VP Finance to coordinate insurance renewals.
Prepare tax exemption applications and ensure timely tax payments and exemption requests.
Provides basic grant tracking and funding research.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Owner’s Representative on all construction projects and initiatives.
Manage contractor coordination, responses, schedules, and compliance for active construction, development, and environmental branding projects.
Monitor construction financials, including construction progress budgets, pay applications and change orders, and update budgets accordingly. Ensures owners contingencies are adequate for the project and helps identify items to be negotiated with construction contractor and architect.
Reviews and prepares reports for VP of Real Estate and CFO to review long-term portfolio performance.
Maintain real estate documentation per retention policies.