Development Associate: Urban Mixed-Use Growth

OMERS Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

OMERS Ventures is seeking an Associate, Development to support planning and execution of large-scale development and redevelopment projects in New York City and other markets across the United States. You will work closely with senior development professionals on financial analysis, due diligence, and execution across multiple projects.

The role provides exposure to complex urban developments, multi-phase planning, infrastructure coordination, and collaboration with institutional partners.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in real estate development, investment, project management, construction, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear materials for senior leadership and investment decision-makers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating development and redevelopment opportunities, including market research, site analysis, feasibility studies, and due diligence activities.
• Prepare and maintain development pro formas, cash flow models, return analyses, and scenario testing to support investment and development decisions.
• Support the preparation of investment memoranda, approval presentations, project reporting, and other materials for senior management and internal approval committees.
• Assist with the planning and execution of complex mixed-use development projects, including projects involving multiple stakeholders, phased implementation strategies, and significant infrastructure considerations.
• Coordinate due diligence activities, including environmental, legal, zoning, design, title, survey, permitting, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor project schedules, capital calls, budgets, risks, and key milestones to help ensure projects advance in accordance with business objectives.
• Support collaboration with joint venture partners, public agencies, consultants, community stakeholders, and internal functional teams.
• Research market trends, development activity, public policy initiatives, infrastructure planning, and regulatory matters relevant to current and prospective projects.
• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to regular reporting for project teams and senior leadership.

Skills

Real estate development

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate / Finance / Business / Urban Planning / Architecture / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

OMERS Ventures is seeking an Associate, Development to support planning and execution of large-scale development and redevelopment projects in New York City and other markets across the United States. You will work closely with senior development professionals on financial analysis, due diligence, and execution across multiple projects.

The role provides exposure to complex urban developments, multi-phase planning, infrastructure coordination, and collaboration with institutional partners.