Associate, Development & Investments

OREI is seeking an Associate to support the sourcing, underwriting, capitalization, and execution of multifamily development projects.

OREI is a growing real estate development platform focused on multifamily investments. As a lean and entrepreneurial team, professionals are involved across multiple aspects of the investment and development process. This role will work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project—from opportunity evaluation and financial analysis through development execution and stabilization.

This position is ideal for a candidate who is analytically strong but also interested in gaining hands-on experience across acquisitions, development, and project execution.

Core Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Opportunity Evaluation

· Assist in underwriting multifamily development opportunities and maintaining project financial models

· Evaluate project feasibility including development costs, operating assumptions, and projected returns

· Conduct market research including comparable properties, supply pipeline, and demand trends

Capitalization & Transaction Support

· Support the capitalization of development projects, including coordination with lenders and equity partners

· Prepare financial models, investment summaries, and presentation materials used in discussions with lenders and investors

· Assist with acquisition and financing processes from initial evaluation through closing

Acquisitions & Due Diligence

· Support evaluation of new development opportunities including site analysis, zoning review, and preliminary feasibility assessments

· Coordinate diligence activities with consultants including legal, environmental, engineering, survey, and planning teams

· Participate in the acquisition process from initial evaluation through closing

Development & Project Execution

· Support development activities during pre-development, entitlement, and construction phases

· Assist in reviewing development budgets, schedules, and consultant reports

· Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders as needed

Asset Monitoring

· Assist with tracking project performance during construction and lease-up

· Support internal reporting and analysis of operating performance relative to underwriting

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

· 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investments, or a related analytical role

· Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel

· Understanding of real estate development economics and capital structures, including familiarity with joint venture partnerships

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where team members take on a wide range of responsibilities

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

· Authorized to work in the United States

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive base salary and performance bonus

· Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

· Paid time off and national holidays

· Exposure to active real estate development projects

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not designed to be a comprehensive nor detailed description of all the responsibilities and accountability of the role. As an agile company, our positions can and do change based on the business need of the organization.