Assistant Development Manager

Shopoff Realty Investments; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and generous vacation time

401(k) with company match

Tuition and certification reimbursement program

Job summary

Shopoff Realty Investments in Irvine, California, is seeking a motivated Assistant Development Manager to support real estate development projects from due diligence to construction close-out. This role offers growth towards a Development Manager position and exposure to various facets of development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have 3–5 years of experience in real estate development. A competitive compensation package and a culture promoting integrity and collaboration enhance the work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, land planning, or a related discipline.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams.
• Proactive and eager to learn about development.

Responsibilities

• Support projects through feasibility, planning, design, entitlement, and close‑out.
• Track schedules, milestones, deliverables, and flag risks or delays.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and partners.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Argus

Job description

A well‑established real estate investment and development firm is seeking a motivated and analytically strong Assistant Development Manager to join its growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a rising professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and wants to gain hands‑on exposure across the full lifecycle of real estate development—from due diligence and entitlements through construction close‑out.

If you're ready to elevate your career and grow into a future Development Manager role, this position provides the mentorship, exposure, and strategic involvement to get you there.

What you will do:

• Supporting projects through feasibility, planning, design, entitlement, construction, and close‑out.
• Tracking schedules, milestones, deliverables, and proactively flagging risks or delays.
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, consultants, and public agencies.
• Preparing meeting agendas, action items, decision memos, and internal approval materials.
• Assisting with project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, invoices, and financial reviews.
• Conducting market research, site analysis, feasibility studies, and due diligence.
• Compiling presentations, reports, and project documentation for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Supporting entitlement and permitting processes, including preparing submittals and monitoring conditions of approval.
• Acting as a reliable point of contact for internal teams, consultants, and partners.
• Assisting with risk assessment and recommending solutions to help keep projects on course.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Bring 3–5 years of experience in real estate development, land planning, or a related discipline.
• Are highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams.
• Have strong analytical skills and the confidence to evaluate data and provide recommendations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with MS Project or Argus is a plus.
• Are eager to learn, proactive by nature, and ready for a long‑term career trajectory in development.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation aligned with Orange County market rates.
• Opportunity to grow into a Development Manager role within a few years.
• A culture that values integrity, collaboration, learning, and initiative.
• Paid holidays and generous vacation time; summer hours from June - August (office closes at 3 p.m. each Friday with full pay for the day).
• Industry‑leading compensation and benefits package including Gold and Platinum Medical Plan options, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with company match and company‑provided life insurance.
• A world‑class work environment with potential for long‑term growth and advancement in the industry, paid professional memberships and professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition and certification reimbursement program.

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone].