What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Development Analyst - Terrace Group position at CIM Group, LP?
ABOUT TERRACE GROUP HOLDINGS
Terrace Group Holdings is a Los Angeles–based real estate development firm focused exclusively on ground-up Class A self-storage assets in California. The firm sources, entitles, and builds climate-controlled storage facilities across Southern California’s highest-barrier markets.
TGH currently has approximately $50 million of self-storage development under construction in Southern California, with a pipeline targeting $60 million or more of new development annually. The firm’s strategy combines disciplined site selection, deep municipal entitlement expertise, and hands-on development execution to deliver outsized risk-adjusted returns in a sector undergoing rapid institutional consolidation.
TGH is a lean, founder-led organization where every team member has a direct line to decision-making and a tangible impact on the trajectory of the business.
\nTHE OPPORTUNITY
Terrace Group Holdings is seeking a Development Analyst to join its team at the earliest stage of the firm’s growth. This is a foundational hire, an opportunity to help build a company’s systems, and deal pipeline from the ground up alongside the founding team.
The Development Analyst will play a central role in the firm’s growth; sourcing and underwriting new opportunities, conducting zoning and market analysis, managing broker relationships, and producing the investment-quality deliverables required to advance deals from identification through investment committee approval.
Required
- BA/BS degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, or related field
- 1–3 years of experience in real estate development, investment analysis, land use planning, or commercial brokerage
- Demonstrated financial modeling and underwriting experience, including proficiency in Excel
- Familiarity with zoning codes, land use regulations, and municipal planning and entitlement processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with brokers, city officials, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a lean, high-growth environment
- Proficiency in Airtable, Microsoft Office, and general comfort with technology platforms
- Must be fluent in using AI tools and large language models (LLMs), with the ability to proactively apply them to research, analysis, drafting, and workflow efficiency
Preferred
- Direct experience in self-storage or industrial development
- Existing broker relationships and demonstrated ability to generate deal flow through outreach
- Familiarity with CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, or similar deal sourcing and market research platforms
- Experience with municipal GIS systems and zoning research tools
- Competitive base salary and benefits commensurate with experience
- This role is based in Los Angeles, CA and requires full-time, in-office presence
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000