Development Associate

Beyondthecontract; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) match up to 6%

Professional development scholarships

Wellness Spending Account

Cellphone Reimbursement

Mental Health Reimbursement

HRA/HSA contribution

Free catered lunches

Flexible Spending Account

Charitable contribution match

Job summary

Beyondthecontract in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Development Associate to support the internal project team through due diligence, budgeting, entitlements, design, permitting and land closing. The role collaborates with NorthPoint's Capital and Asset Management teams to produce accurate reports for capital partners and to coordinate consultants and bidders.

A Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture/Real Estate and 2–3 years of relevant experience are required, with a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a relevant position.
• Strong interpersonal communicator.
• Energetic, resourceful, hands-on with service orientation.
• Detail focused with great organizational skills.
• Able to work collaboratively as a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the internal project team with due diligence work including opportunity evaluation, entitlement analysis, market research, project budget establishment and investment offering preparation.
• Assist in creating, tracking and managing development schedules including due diligence, entitlements, design, permitting and land closing.
• Coordinate with NorthPoint’s Capital and Asset Management teams to ensure accurate project reports are distributed to capital partners.
• Assist with coordinating consultants (civil, environmental, geotechnical, etc.).
• Organize the process of identifying scope and analyzing bids from consultants and contractors for pre-construction site work.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Development Associate

In‑office role in Kansas City, Missouri.

Benefits

• 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
• Assist the internal project team with contract administration and construction management activities to ensure a successful delivery of the project on schedule and within budget

Who You Are

• 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 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.