Development Analyst

The Lawson Companies, Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) options

PTO

Job summary

The Lawson Companies, Inc. is seeking a Development Analyst in Virginia Beach to support real estate investment and development across LIHTC projects.

You will assist in financial underwriting, market research, and feasibility analyses for land, rehab, and ground-up developments. You'll collaborate with a development team, advance opportunities through due diligence, entitlements, and contract structuring, and gain exposure to capital resources while contributing to a growing multifamily

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investment analysis, finance, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Exposure to LIHTC or affordable housing preferred.
• Strong financial and business acumen with an interest in commercial and multifamily real estate development.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze development opportunities and perform financial feasibility analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, balancing competing priorities and multiple project assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Capacity to execute autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate new development opportunities.
• Perform financial underwriting to assess feasibility and long-term returns.
• Conduct market, zoning, and feasibility analyses.
• Prepare investment memoranda for investment committee discussions.
• Support acquisitions and entitlements process; assist in negotiations.
• Assist in contract structuring and due diligence.
• Ad hoc research and analysis to support development activities.
• Support design phases and entitlement activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Market research

LIHTC exposure

Real estate

Underwriting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a Development Analyst to join our growing team. The role is based in Virginia Beach, VA, and will provide support in all areas of real estate investment and development. Opportunities for future advancement are significant and will be earned as the candidate demonstrates mastery of his or her responsibilities. The successful candidate can expect to be exposed to acquisition of land and income-producing assets, rehabilitation and repositioning of existing properties, and ground up development. By leveraging complex capital resources, the role will be involved with the capitalization of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multifamily residential projects. The candidate will work closely with a Development team that oversees all facets of ground-up development, including feasibility, contract due diligence, preconstruction development, construction, and stabilization.

As part of Lawson, recognized as a Best Places to Work in Multifamily award winner with more than fifty years of experience developing, building, and managing multifamily real estate in Virginia, you'll be valued in a supportive environment that appreciates your contributions.

Lawson offers a collaborative workplace culture, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth. Lawson team members are united by a vision for the future that is based on purpose and a set of shared core values. By emphasizing personal accountability and teamwork, our employees are offered a high degree of autonomy and authority.

Core Responsibilities

• Source new development opportunities to expand Lawson’s robust pipeline
• Perform financial underwriting to determine feasibility of ground-up development projects and to project economic return over long-term holding of an asset
• Conduct due diligence on potential developments through detailed market research including analysis of land sales, comparable properties, demographic trends and profiles, as well as cost to construct and operate an asset in the given area to enhance accuracy of underwriting
• Conduct market, zoning, and financial feasibility analysis
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal investment committee discussions
• Acquisitions & entitlements support
• Assist in contract structuring and negotiations
• Ad hoc research & analysis
• Support development activities through entitlement and early design phases

Requirements

Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investment analysis, finance, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Exposure to LIHTC or affordable housing preferred
• Strong financial and business acumen with an interest in commercial and multifamily real estate development
• Demonstrated ability to analyze development opportunities and perform financial feasibility analysis
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, balancing competing priorities and multiple project assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally
• Capacity to execute autonomously and as part of a teamWillingness to solve complex problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Functions

• Bending, kneeling, stretching, and lifting up to fifteen (15) pounds

The Lawson Companies is an equal opportunity employer that offers full-time employees a competitive package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K options, PTO, and a competitive salary.