Development Associate

Support the execution of industrial and multifamily development projects, with responsibilities spanning financial analysis, project management, and construction oversight. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, exposure to the full development lifecycle, and prior construction management experience to help bridge design, budgeting, and execution.

Project Management & Execution

• Assist development managers in the day-to-day project tasks from entitlement and design through construction and stabilization.
• Ensure projects meet design, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Track and report on budgets, schedules, pay applications, and change orders.
• Participate in OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings, identifying risks and solutions early.
• Prepare clear monthly reports and partner materials.
• Create monthly and annual reports to track project execution, financial returns and other project success factors

Construction Management Support

• Leverage prior construction management experience to evaluate constructability, review drawings, and assess value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with general contractors to validate estimates and ensure subcontractor scopes are aligned.
• Provide hands-on support in monitoring jobsite progress, safety, and compliance.

Due Diligence & Capital Markets

• Assist with site acquisition due diligence including zoning, entitlement feasibility, and environmental reviews.
• Support equity and debt financing processes through preparation of financial analyses and lender/partner deliverables.
• Contribute to lease and deal structuring for prospective tenants.

Education/Training

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred:   

• Master’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

Minimum:

• 3 years of professional experience in real estate development.

Preferred:

• 5 years of professional experience in real estate development.
• Prior construction management experience.

Skills/Knowledge

Minimum:

• Advanced financial modeling skills using Excel.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the full development process including acquisition, entitlement, design, construction, and lease-up.

Preferred:

•  Advanced financial modeling skills using Argus.

• Normal working conditions, indoors, air-conditioned.
• Usual hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may be flexed and duties may require extended hours.

• This position occasionally requires lifting items up to 20 pounds, frequent sitting, standing, walking and bending.
• Some driving between to meeting sites as necessary.
• Fast-paced general office environment.
• Occasional stress during deadline periods.

Employment is “at will” and can be terminated at any time, either by the employee or James Campbell Company, with or without cause or reason and with or without notice.

Qualified applicants should email your resume and salary requirements to JCC-careers@jamescampbell.com 

James Campbell Company is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.