Development Associate

Beyondthecontract; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with 100% match up to 6%, vested

Scholarships and paid professional dev

Wellness Spending Account

Cellphone Reimbursement

Mental Health Reimbursement

$2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution

Free catered lunches and fully stocked

Flexible Spending Account

Living Generously program with 100% CH

Job summary

NorthPoint Development LLC in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Development Associate to join our growing real estate team. You will support project teams with due diligence, budgeting, entitlements, schedules and reporting to capital partners. You will coordinate consultants, manage bids, track progress, and help prepare investment materials.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2–3 years of hands-on experience. A team-focused, proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Real Estate.
• 2–3 years of experience in a relevant position.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.

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 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 consultants and contractors related to pre-construction site preparation.
• Manage consultants and coordinate with NorthPoint team members to ensure applications, permit submittals, and responses are delivered promptly.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled progress meetings with project stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Other research and analytical duties as necessary to support development execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Real Estate

Job description

Career Opportunities with NorthPoint Development LLC

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

*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
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
• Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
• 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

All shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email from @email.clrco.com, @hrmdirect.com, @clearcompany.com, or @northpointkc.com - please monitor all of your email folders for messages from those domains!