Lead Real Estate Development Projects — Associate Principal Path

Bourn Companies; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourn Companies in Tucson seeks an Associate Development Principal to lead day-to-day execution of complex real estate projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring deliverables meet schedule and budget.

You will work with the Development Principal, mentor coordinators and associates, and advance projects from market definition through construction, financing, and closing in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate development or project management.
• Experience leading development projects across multiple phases.
• Strong understanding of project financial analysis, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, permitting, and construction management.
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, lenders, and equity partners.
• Arizona Real Estate License or ability to obtain one preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of development projects under the Development Principal.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to deliver on schedule and budget.
• Manage project control documents: schedules, site plans, budgets, pro formas.
• Drive market definition, due diligence, and acquisition activities.
• Oversee design, permitting, construction coordination, and quality.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Partner with Finance on capitalization, forecasting, and reporting.
• Negotiate development agreements with approvals.
• Mentor Coordinators/Associates and foster cross-team collaboration.
• Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Commercial real estate development

Financial analysis

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Budgeting and scheduling

Negotiation and relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Bourn Companies in Tucson seeks an Associate Development Principal to lead day-to-day execution of complex real estate projects, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring deliverables meet schedule and budget.

You will work with the Development Principal, mentor coordinators and associates, and advance projects from market definition through construction, financing, and closing in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.