Development Associate

northpoint; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k match up to 6%

Scholarships and development

Wellness Spending Account

Cellphone Reimbursement

Mental Health Reimbursement

Childcare Reimbursement

HRA/HSA contribution

Free catered lunches

Job summary

NorthPoint Development in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Development Associate to support due diligence, budgets, and schedules for real estate development projects. The role collaborates with capital and asset teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely coordination with consultants and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction or related field, has 2–3 years of experience, and demonstrates a proactive, service-oriented mindset with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Real Estate.
• 2-3 years of experience in a relevant position.
• Strong interpersonal communicator.
• Energetic, resourceful, and hands-on with a strong service orientation.
• Detail focused with great organizational skills.
• Able to work collaboratively as a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the internal project team with initial project due diligence work including opportunity evaluation, entitlement analysis, market research, project budget establishment and investment offering preparation.
• Assist in the creation, tracking and management of development schedules including due diligence, entitlements, design, permitting and land closing.
• Work with NorthPoint’s Capital and Asset Management teams to ensure accurate project reports are distributed to capital partners.
• Assist with the coordination of consultants (civil, environmental, geotechnical, etc.).
• Organize the process of identifying scope and analyzing bids from both consultants and contractors related to pre-construction site preparation.
• Manage consultants and coordinate with NorthPoint team members to ensure that applications, permit submittals, and responses are delivered in a prompt manner.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled progress meetings with project stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Other research and analytical duties as necessary to support development execution.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communicator

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Real Estate

Job description

*This is an in-person role in the Downers Grove, IL office.*

Curious about a career with NorthPoint?

NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown through combining an entrepreneurial spirit and empowerment of its team members. We are looking to add a Development Associate to our growing team! NorthPoint provides an inclusive environment that cultivates collaboration and mentorship. Our core values set the foundation of our culture and guide us in every business decision.

“We truly believe, and I’m convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people.” - Nathaniel Hagedorn | CEO.

How We Put You First

At NorthPoint Development we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks:

• A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment
• Scholarships and paid professional development
• Wellness Spending Account
• Cellphone Reimbursement
• Mental Health Reimbursement
• Childcare Reimbursement
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
• Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
• Parental Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match

What You’ll Do

• Support the internal project team with initial project due diligence work including opportunity evaluation, entitlement analysis, market research, project budget establishment and investment offering preparation
• Assist in the creation, tracking and management of development schedules including due diligence, entitlements, design, permitting and land closing
• Work with NorthPoint’s Capital and Asset Management teams to ensure accurate project reports are distributed to capital partners
• Assist with the coordination of consultants (civil, environmental, geotechnical, etc.)
• Organize the process of identifying scope and analyzing bids from both consultants and contractors related to pre-construction site preparation
• Manage consultants and coordinate with NorthPoint team members to ensure that applications, permit submittals, and responses are delivered in a prompt manner
• Facilitate regularly scheduled progress meetings with project stakeholders throughout the development process
• Other research and analytical duties as necessary to support development execution

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Real Estate
• 2-3 years of experience in relevant position
• Strong interpersonal communicator
• Energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with a strong service orientation
• Detail focused with great organizational skills
• Able to approach problems both logically and creatively
• Confident and knowledgeable when interacting with all team members & outside parties
• Able to work collaboratively as a team and independently

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status