Associate Developer

Pennrose; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennrose associates participate in multi-project real estate development from inception to lease-up, supporting Developers, Senior Developers, and RVPs. You will gain exposure to financiers, architects, and contractors, handling follow-ups and ensuring accurate, timely project documents.

The role emphasizes strong financial skills, meticulous accuracy, and effective communication while supporting both market-rate and affordable housing projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Real Estate, Business or related field is required.
• Master’s Degree or at least 3 years of work experience is required.
• Solid real-estate knowledge base.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise in composing on-message PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Financial modeling to determine the economic feasibility of a project.
• Drafting, editing, assembling, and finalizing RFPs and RFQs under supervision.
• Participating in building public-private partnerships.
• Communicating with municipalities to ensure clear communication.
• Preparing professional PowerPoint presentations for financiers, municipalities, and communities.
• Follow-up on land-development approval processes.
• Coordination of legal matters as directed by the Team Leader.
• Understand site-control, loan, equity, and partnership documents.
• Coordinate architectural and engineering matters for proposed developments.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting & proformas

Analytical ability

Verbal and written communication

PowerPoint presentations

Outlook

Excel

Word

Education

BA or BS in Finance, Real Estate, Business or related field

Master’s Degree or 3+ years work experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

This position assumes exposure to and participation in all aspects of multi-faceted real estate development projects - both market-rate and affordable - from inception through construction completion and lease-up. This individual is responsible for timely and accurate support to an in-house team of Developers, Senior Developers and Regional Vice Presidents. This individual will gain exposure to external team of financiers, architects, designers, engineers and contractors. Most follow up will be their responsibility. Each Associate Developer simultaneously participates in multiple projects in varying stages of development. This position demands strong financial skills, meticulous accuracy in all work and effective written and oral communication.

• This position will sit in the Philadelphia office but will support 100% with Texas Development projects. Reports to RVP, Texas.*

Pay range$75,000 - $80,000/year + bonus depending on experience.

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• Financial modeling to determine the economic feasibility of a project
• Drafting, editing, assembling, and finalizing - under the direction of the Team Leader - multiple, professional RFPs and RFQs
• Participation in building strong public private partnerships
• Working with municipalities to ensure good communication
• Preparation of professional Powerpoint presentations for both large and small groups of financiers, municipalities, and community constituents for the purpose of marketing Pennrose Properties to groups that could be potentially skeptical and occasionally adverse
• Timely follow-up of land-development approval process
• Coordination of legal matters as directed by the Team Leader
• Working knowledge of all site-control documentation, loan agreements, equity documents, and partnership agreements
• Coordination of architectural and engineering matters under the direction of the Team Leader for proposed developments
• Creation of realistic project schedules
• Development of realistic project budgets
• Interfacing with contractors and other professionals to build proposed developments
• In-depth involvement in coordinating the lease-up of completed developments with full flow of information concerning limiting criteria
• Maintenance of calendars
• Scheduling and coordinating the logistics for all development meetings
• Complying with all provisions of the Pennrose Properties personnel policies

Performance Metrics

• Work product including components of RFPs submissions, 8609 submissions, NPDS, funding applications, draw down packages and other project related documents is prepared with high level of accuracy, attention to detail and delivered on a timely basis.
• Demonstrated financial skills through the production of budgets and proformas for throughout the development process.
• Project development goals are met within established timeframes.
• Organized and systematic management of project development checklists, scheduled (employing technology tools) to close within established time and within the budget.

Required Education and Experience

• BA or BS in Finance, Real Estate, Business or related field is required
• Master’s Degree or at least 3 years of work experience is required
• Solid real-estate knowledge base
• Strong analytical ability
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise in composing on-message PowerPoint presentations
• Considerable inter-personal skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; being both responsive and thoughtful
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities in concert with the development team
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure exercising sound judgment, prioritizing demands and responding with composure to a fast-paced environment with high-energy leadership
• Demonstrated understanding of project proformas for both market-rate and public housing developments
• Experience in filing applications requesting Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program funds and soft resources
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Demonstrated punctuality and respect for other’s time
• Accuracy - with an attention to detail - and speed in task execution
• Strong work ethic and exceptionally high work standards
• Maturity, good judgment and professionalism
• Requires a valid driver’s license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to travel (between properties, on-call emergencies, training, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required. Ability to travel by plane and automobile is required.
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods - again with the support of PMC.
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat and reach over head.