Project Development Associate

J. Nitton Development Corp; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Nitton Development Corp is seeking a detail-oriented Project Development Associate at an entry level to support our real estate development team.

You will gain hands-on exposure to feasibility analysis, planning, market research, and site implementation support, ideal for fresh graduates or early-career professionals. As part of the team, you will assist in financial modeling, budgeting, and regulatory documentation while coordinating site visits and project schedules to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Fresh graduates welcome; 0–2 years of relevant work or experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to housing/subdivision projects is highly desirable.
• Experience with basic financial modeling or project coordination tasks is an advantage.
• Basic Excel/Google Sheets and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to read basic site plans and reports is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize cost data for feasibility studies.
• Encode and update financial models and templates under supervision.
• Assist in preparing cost summaries, budget breakdowns, and ROI inputs.
• Support documentation for management presentations.
• Maintain project schedules, trackers, and task logs.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action item tracking.
• Coordinate document flow for internal and external approvals.
• Assist in pre-development coordination and reporting.
• Assist in preparing and tracking permit requirements (DHSUD, LGU, DENR, etc.).
• Monitor completeness and submission status of regulatory documents.
• Support follow-ups on routine applications.
• Maintain updated permit trackers per project.
• Gain exposure to housing regulations (BP 220, PD 957, etc.).
• Conduct desk and field research on competitor projects, pricing, and inventory.
• Consolidate data into reports and templates.
• Support Sales & Marketing with market insights and summaries.
• Assist in site inspections and documentation.
• Help prepare progress reports, pictures, and site observations.
• Maintain construction schedules and coordination logs.
• Support logistics for site visits and inspections.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Project coordination

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel/Sheets

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Project Development Associate to support our real estate development team. This is an entry-level role ideal for fresh graduates or early-career professionals who want hands-on exposure to project feasibility, planning, market research, and site implementation support.

Key Responsibilities of a Project Development Associate:

Financial Analysis & Feasibility Support

• Gather and organize cost data for feasibility studies
• Encode and update financial models and templates under supervision
• Assist in preparing cost summaries, budget breakdowns, and ROI-related inputs
• Support documentation for management presentations

Project Planning & Coordination

• Maintain project schedules, trackers, and task logs
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action item tracking
• Coordinate document flow for internal and external approvals
• Assist in pre-development coordination and reporting

Regulatory Compliance Support

• Assist in preparing and tracking permit requirements (DHSUD, LGU, DENR, etc.)
• Monitor completeness and submission status of regulatory documents
• Support follow-ups on routine applications
• Maintain updated permit trackers per project
• Gain exposure to housing regulations (BP 220, PD 957, etc.)

Market Research

• Conduct desk and field research on competitor projects, pricing, and inventory
• Consolidate data into structured reports and comparison templates
• Support Sales & Marketing with market insights and summaries

Project Implementation Support

• Assist in site inspections and documentation
• Help prepare progress reports, pictures, and site observations
• Maintain construction schedules and coordination logs
• Support logistics for site visits and inspections

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Architecture, or any related field
• Fresh graduates are welcome; 0–2 years of relevant work or experience in real estate, construction, or property development is an advantage
• Exposure to housing/subdivision projects is highly desirable
• Experience with basic financial modeling or project coordination tasks is an advantage
• Basic Excel/Google Sheets and MS Office proficiency
• Ability to read basic site plans and reports is an advantage

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Eager to learn and receptive to coaching and feedback
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Reliable, proactive, and able to meet deadlines
• Willing to do site visits and fieldwork

This role offers end-to-end exposure to real estate development, including feasibility analysis, project coordination, regulatory processes, and on-site implementation support—ideal for building a strong foundation in the industry.

At J. Nitton, we create lasting legacies. Learn more about us at: https://jnitton.com/