Development Coordinator

onni; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Saving Account

Flexible Saving Account

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Fun and collaborative culture

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

Onni is seeking a Development Coordinator to support real estate development projects from feasibility through construction. You will work with Development Managers, architects, engineers and consultants to keep projects moving on schedule and within budget.

The role involves budgeting, market research, financial analysis and administrative support, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and regulatory authorities while maintaining project momentum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in real estate development or related field is a plus.
• Understanding budgeting, cash flows and pro forma analysis helps.
• Familiarity with planning/engineering approval processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing development projects through feasibility, entitlement, design and construction.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Track schedules, budgets and milestones to keep teams aligned.
• Support market research, feasibility studies and financial analyses.
• Assist with permitting, entitlement processes and documentation.
• Help manage contracts, invoices and cost forecasting.
• Identify risks and assist with mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and monitor market conditions.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description:

The Development Coordinator supports the execution of real estate development projects from early-stage feasibility through construction and completion. Working closely with Development Managers and cross-functional teams, this role assists in coordinating consultants, managing project documentation, tracking budgets and schedules, and facilitating entitlement and permitting processes as well as on site tasks as needed.

The Development Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining project momentum by ensuring alignment between internal stakeholders, external consultants, and regulatory authorities. This position contributes to financial analysis, market research, and reporting, while supporting the team administratively to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Perks & Benefits :

• Competitive pay
• Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
• Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality brand.

What Will You do?

• Assist in managing real estate development projects through all phases, including feasibility, entitlement, design, and construction
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to support project execution
• Track project schedules, budgets, and key milestones keeping the development team organized and on top of day-to-day tasks
• Support feasibility studies, market research, and financial analysis
• Assist with permitting and entitlement processes
• Manage documentation, contracts, and invoices
• Support cost tracking and forecasting
• Identify risks and assist with mitigation strategies
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Collaborate with internal teams
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Some experience in the analysis, acquisition, entitlement, development, and marketing of residential land is an asset
• Experience in the real estate industry in the area is an asset
• An understanding of and familiarity with the planning and engineering approval process
• Understanding of budgeting, cash flows, pro forma analysis, and general real estate underwriting analysis
• Construction site and financial statement review is an asset
• Experience in reading and understanding consultant's drawings (architectural, landscape, mechanical, electrical, etc.) is an asset

Salary Range:

$65k - negotiable depending on experience + Performance based bonus

About The Company:

Onni
For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.