Development Associate

Goldenrod Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Entrepreneurial culture

Direct access to development & ops

Job summary

Goldenrod Companies is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm actively developing and investing across multifamily, office, industrial, medical, hospitality, and for-sale condominiums. We seek a Development Associate to drive underwriting, sourcing, and execution of development projects.

The role reports to the Chief Development Officer, offering high visibility, responsibility, and growth in a fast-paced platform with cross-market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate or investment-related roles preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and underwriting skills with advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial underwriting across multiple asset classes.
• Conduct due diligence on development and acquisition opportunities.
• Perform market analysis and maintain comparable data sets.
• Support capital stack structuring and investor/lender coordination.
• Analyze returns under dynamic market conditions throughout the development lifecycle.
• Review contracts and deal documentation for enforcement and accuracy.
• Execute business strategy during the development timeline.
• Collaborate with construction teams on financial impacts like draws and change orders.
• Create reporting tools and dashboards to track financial performance.
• Source and evaluate new deal opportunities across markets.
• Interface with capital partners, lenders, and third-party stakeholders.
• Monitor investment-level financial performance and property management results.

Skills

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Excel

Market analysis

Capital stack coordination

Communication

Real estate development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Goldenrod Companies is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of assets across the Central United States.

With over $3 billion in assets under management and a growing presence across 14+ markets, Goldenrod is actively developing and investing across multiple asset classes including multifamily, office, industrial, medical, hospitality, and for-sale condominiums.

The Role

We are seeking a Development Associate to play a key role in driving real estate development and investment activity. This individual will lead financial underwriting, deal sourcing, capital stack coordination, and overall development execution.

This position reports directly to the Chief Development Officer and offers strong visibility, responsibility, and opportunity for advancement within a fast-paced, growth-oriented platform.

What You’ll Do

• Lead financial underwriting across multiple asset classes
• Conduct due diligence on development and acquisition opportunities
• Perform market analysis and maintain comparable data sets
• Support capital stack structuring and investor/lender coordination
• Analyze returns under dynamic market conditions throughout the development lifecycle
• Review and assist in enforcement of contracts and deal documentation
• Execute business strategy throughout the development timeline
• Partner with construction teams on financial impacts (draws, change orders, etc.)
• Create reporting tools and dashboards to track financial performance
• Source and evaluate new deal opportunities across markets
• Interface with capital partners, lenders, and third-party stakeholders
• Review operational and property management performance
• Monitor and report on investment-level financial performance

Who You Are

• High-energy, driven, and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for real estate development
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communicator with the ability to interact across teams and stakeholders
• Motivated by creating value and seeing projects come to life

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate or investment-related role
• Strong experience with financial modeling and underwriting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Why Goldenrod

• Vertically integrated platform with direct access to development, construction, and operations
• Strong pipeline of active and upcoming projects
• High visibility role with growth and advancement opportunities
• Entrepreneurial culture backed by institutional-quality execution