2027 Summer Associate

Crescent Communities•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Crescent Communities is hiring two Summer Associates for Summer 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. These are temporary positions lasting approximately 8–12 weeks. Associates will gain exposure to real estate development and investment, the company’s teams, workflows, and properties, and its collaborative culture. The Charlotte role supports Commercial Development and Capital Markets, assisting with commercial real estate development and underwriting and financing projects in debt and equity markets. It covers Crescent Communities’ commercial asset classes and debt and equity sourcing, and reports to a Director of Commercial Development. The Atlanta role supports Residential Development – Multifamily, focusing on residential assets and working closely with the development teams. It reports to the Managing Director of Development in the Atlanta office. Applicants will be considered for both roles and should indicate their role and market preferences. The Summer Associate will support the real estate development process, including market analysis, financial modeling, investment underwriting, financing, project design, marketing and leasing, and construction administration. The role also involves due diligence, market research, feasibility analysis, entitlement coordination, investment recommendations, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a graduate student in an MBA or MRED program.
Prior experience performing pro forma financial modeling.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills.
Proven project management and organizational skills.
Collaborative approach and ability to work as part of a team.
Proactive problem-solver able to be productive with little direction.
Ability to communicate and converse to exchange information.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator, and other office equipment, with or without accommodations.
Ability to read a variety of materials.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to transport 10–25 pounds, such as a computer or files.
Ability to move around the office to access file cabinets, machinery, and other areas.
Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight if required.

Nice To Haves

Some prior work experience with a real estate developer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist development teams with market, property, and financial due diligence.
Research and evaluate market trends to identify growth opportunities and make formal investment recommendations.
Participate in underwriting and create and maintain pro forma financial models.
Prepare investment summary recommendations.
Conduct feasibility analyses.
Assist with the entitlement process and coordinate product development, including architecture, land planning, and project design.
Present to internal and external stakeholders.
For the Commercial Development and Capital Markets role, support commercial development across asset classes and assist with debt and equity sourcing, underwriting, and project capitalization.
For the Residential Development role, support residential assets and work with the respective development teams.
Support activities across the real estate development process, including market analysis, financial modeling, investment underwriting, financing, project design, marketing and leasing, and construction administration.