Real Estate Associate

Alexander Chapman; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic investment and research firm based in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an Associate with 2–4 years of experience in residential home building and land development. The role involves supporting land acquisition efforts, managing homebuilding projects, and preparing financial models. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, strong analytical and financial modeling skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth in the burgeoning residential sector.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in residential home building, land development, or real estate investment.
• Experience with land acquisitions and homebuilding operations.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Support land acquisition efforts, including site evaluation and underwriting.
• Assist in managing residential homebuilding projects through construction and stabilization.
• Prepare financial models and investment memoranda for projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Underwriting skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, or a related field

Job description

Recruitment Consultant at Alexander Chapman | Investments & Research

Working with a growing residential home building and land development platform in Dallas, Texas, seeking an Associate to join their expanding team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in residential home building, land development, or real estate investment.
• Experience with land acquisitions, homebuilding operations, and/or construction-focused real estate platforms.
• Exposure to refinancing or capital structuring related to homebuilding projects is a plus.
• Currently enrolled in or pursuing an MBA is acceptable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and underwriting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across development, acquisition, and financing activities.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Dallas, Texas area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support land acquisition efforts, including site evaluation, underwriting, due diligence, and deal execution.
• Assist in managing residential homebuilding projects from land development through construction and stabilization.
• Analyze refinancing opportunities and support execution of debt and capital market transactions.
• Coordinate with internal teams, developers, builders, and external consultants on active projects.
• Prepare financial models, investment memoranda, and return analyses for new and existing projects.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and development milestones.
• Monitor market conditions and identify new land and homebuilding opportunities.
• Support asset‑level and portfolio‑level performance analysis.
• Assist senior team members with strategic initiatives and long‑term growth planning.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals