Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Development Associate role supports a Dallas-based real estate investment company focusing on multifamily development and distressed acquisitions, contributing to the full development cycle and financial feasibility analysis.
Responsibilities and impact
The associate will handle market research, financial modeling, design and consultant management, construction oversight, lender coordination, and preparation of project reports and presentations, supporting senior partners throughout the deal life-cycle.
Compensation and benefits
The job offers a $500 retention bonus after 90 days of employment and a $500 referral bonus if a referred candidate is hired and stays 90 days; no other specific salary or benefits details provided.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 1-5 years of real estate investment experience, preferably with development experience, advanced Excel skills, strong analytical and organizational abilities, and be detail-oriented and independent thinkers.
Work environment and culture
The role requires in-person work five days a week at the Uptown Dallas office, indicating a traditional office environment in a fast-paced setting.
Company information
The client is a privately held Dallas-based real estate investment company specializing in multifamily residential development and stressed/distressed acquisitions, focusing on niche workforce housing and overlooked opportunities.
Job location and travel
The position is located in Uptown Dallas, Texas, requiring full-time in-office presence.
Unique job features
The job includes direct exposure to senior partners and involvement in all stages of real estate development projects, offering hands-on experience in financial modeling, design, and construction coordination.
Company overview
TopShelf Talent Group is a full-service staffing agency that specializes in both contract and permanent placements across various industries. The company operates with a small team, headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, and is self-owned. They provide staffing solutions by connecting skilled professionals with employers, thereby generating revenue through recruitment services. TopShelf Talent Group has been involved in hiring for diverse roles, including sales representatives, electricians, and financial officers, showcasing their versatility in the staffing and recruiting sector.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize advanced Excel modeling skills, financial feasibility analysis, and experience supporting real estate development cycles, as these are core to the Development Associate role at TopShelf Talent Group.
Highlight your ability to manage consultant relationships, oversee construction coordination, and prepare detailed financial reports and lender draws, showcasing your organizational and problem-solving skills.
Apply through multiple channels including the TopShelf Talent Group corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this position.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the real estate development or investment divisions at TopShelf Talent Group, using ice breakers like commenting on recent multifamily development projects the company has undertaken or asking about the team’s approach to niche workforce housing strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'financial modeling,' 'construction oversight,' 'due diligence,' 'consultant management,' and 'real estate investment' to pass initial screenings.
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