Development Associate

Eclipse Development; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Philadelphia-based real estate firm is seeking a Development Associate to assist in various aspects of the development process, including deal sourcing, acquisitions, and financial modeling. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers a chance to gain significant responsibility early on, as the company is managing multiple high-profile projects. Strong coordination with architects and financial analysis are key components of the position.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, or finance.
• Ability to prepare investor materials and track budgets.
• Experience coordinating with architects and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work with principals across all development phases.
• Conduct deal sourcing, acquisitions, and underwriting.
• Perform financial modeling and due diligence.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Proactiveness

Job description

Eclipse Development is a Philadelphia-based real estate development firm focused on multifamily, mixed-use, and luxury residential projects. We have delivered over 175 residential units across the city, with over 125 units currently under construction and more than 350 units planned to commence in 2026.

We manage the full development lifecycle internally, from acquisition and entitlements through design, financing, construction, and delivery, and are expanding the team as our pipeline accelerates.

The Development Associate will work directly with the principals across all phases of the development process, including deal sourcing, acquisitions, underwriting, financial modeling, due diligence, design coordination, and project-level analysis. The role also includes preparing investor materials, tracking budgets and schedules, and coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants through pre-development.

Ideal candidates have 1 to 4 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, or real estate finance. Strong Excel and financial modeling skills are required. We are looking for someone who is analytical, organized, and proactive, with the drive to take on real responsibility early.

If you or someone you know could be a strong fit, please reach out directly at [e-mail].