Development Associate

Under the direction of the Managing Director, the Development Associate is responsible for managing project related tasks throughout the development process from project inception through project close out. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the pre-eminent mixed-use developments in the USA, in addition to helping KETTLER's footprint grow in the Florida market. This role requires on-site attendance at our Tampa, FL Corporate Office, Monday - Thursday with Friday being a remote work day.

Responsibilities

Job Duties (include but not limited to):

• Assist with presentations and submission requirements during the entitlement process
• Assist with market research and analysis of comparable properties in conjunction with Market Research Department
• Review and abstract legal documents and/or agreements
• Assist with requests for proposals, contracts and vendor contract management
• Attend and assist with predevelopment design and construction meetings and track action items for completion
• Track project data as needed for reporting (e.g. construction starts/finishes, budgeting, working with accounting to update pro formas, scheduling)
• Assist with required permits, construction easements, utility agreements and bonds
• Assist with equity and/or loan closing due diligence packages and closing document coordination
• Assist with management of “mock ups” for owner review and approval
• Assist with monthly and quarterly project reporting to investors, lenders and senior management
• Monitor completion of project specific marketing plans, collateral and timelines
• Coordinate contracts, schedules and installation for initial delivery (e.g. fitness equipment, signage, audio/tech equipment, FFE, artwork, model unit or other owner related proposals, contracts and installation)
• Assist with punchlist process, as needed
• Establish and maintain proforma model for assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain retail lease tracking worksheet for mixed-use projects
• Manage project close out documentation to satisfy investor, lender and management requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a B.A. or B.S. Degree
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of real estate work experience (multifamily real estate development, preferred)
• Background in finance, construction or other real estate related background, required.
• Detail-oriented with capability to execute tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to achieve desired project/team goals and deadlines.
• High degree of problem solving ability, especially as it relates to use of resources outside of the department or company,
• Experience with financial modeling/proformas, required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, required.
• Candidate must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint and Outlook.