AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

The Development Coordinator serves as the subject matter expert for Development support processes in their region and may serve as team lead for other Development support staff. The role also provides project and administrative support during the contracting, approvals, development and construction periods of new communities.

Serves as team lead. Provides guidance, training and support to lower level Development support staff.

• Obtains demographic and market research for potential land acquisitions
• Coordinates and administers proposals from architects, engineering, and environmental consultants as requested
• Assists with completion of budget request forms, including the community description, apartment mix description, parking analysis, timetable, features, expense items, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of Development Community Reports (DCR) and Development Right Updates (DRU), which detail the status of various development deals (costs, construction status, approvals, monthly highlights, etc.)
• Assists in the preparation, updating and management of budgets and contract administration
• Coordinates amenities and office set-up for new communities, including community signage, brochures, office equipment and fitness equipment
• Assists in the preparation of the investment packages for the Management Investment Committee
• Prepares consultant agreements, change orders, and processes invoices, insurance paperwork and related contractual items
• Prepares some correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, memos and presentations for departmental staff and maintains databases, spreadsheets and other files
• Provides limited general administrative support and office administration tasks such as telephone coverage, copying, mail distribution, supply ordering, event planning and processing expense reports, as needed

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience:

2-4 years administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritize duties and multitask

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

How AvalonBay Supports You

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)