Development Associate: Real Estate Project Lead (Detroit)

Northpoint Development, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint is seeking a Development Associate for an in-office role in Detroit. You will support early-stage due diligence, market research, budget establishment, and investment offering preparation while working with our internal project team to move opportunities forward.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role with growth opportunities across development execution. You will help manage development schedules, coordinate with consultants, track bids, and ensure timely permit submittals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, or real estate.
• 2-3 years in a related role.
• PE license is a plus but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project due diligence, market research, and budgeting for development.
• Assist development schedules, entitlements, design, permitting, and land closing.
• Coordinate consultants and track bids and contract scopes.
• Ensure timely permit submittals and responses with the NorthPoint team.
• Lead regular progress meetings and document field conditions.
• Maintain budgets, milestones, and reporting across project lifecycle.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Real Estate

Job description

NorthPoint is seeking a Development Associate for an in-office role in Detroit. You will support early-stage due diligence, market research, budget establishment, and investment offering preparation while working with our internal project team to move opportunities forward.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role with growth opportunities across development execution. You will help manage development schedules, coordinate with consultants, track bids, and ensure timely permit submittals.