Real Estate Associate

Gateway Group Personnel; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Group Personnel is seeking a Real Estate Development Associate in Memphis, Tennessee. This role offers direct mentorship and the chance to engage in real estate acquisitions, development projects, and construction management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or project management, with an interest in moving into real estate ownership. Join a respected family office and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in construction, development, project management, or corporate real estate.
• Experience with ground-up commercial or industrial projects preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate acquisitions, lease transactions, and development initiatives.
• Assist with site selection, feasibility reviews, and property evaluations.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Participate in due diligence activities including site investigations.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Site Selection

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Tools

Construction Project Management Software

Job description

Real Estate Development Associate

Commercial Real Estate Development & Construction

Memphis, Tennessee

Are you a construction or real estate professional looking to move from project execution into the ownership side of commercial real estate?

A highly respected Memphis-based family office is seeking a Real Estate Associate to support acquisitions, development projects, construction management, site selection, and portfolio initiatives across a multi-state real estate platform.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and gain exposure to the full lifecycle of commercial real estate ownership, including acquisitions, development, leasing, construction, and long-term portfolio strategy.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct mentorship from an experienced Real Estate Director
• Exposure to acquisitions, site selection, due diligence, development, and construction
• Opportunity to represent ownership on significant commercial projects
• Diverse portfolio spanning approximately 60 operating locations
• Strong pipeline of new development, expansion, and facility improvement projects
• High visibility with executive leadership and ownership
• Career path into broader real estate, development, and portfolio management responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Support real estate acquisitions, lease transactions, renewals, and development initiatives
• Assist with site selection, feasibility reviews, and property evaluations
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and development partners
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, pay applications, and change orders
• Participate in due diligence activities including environmental, survey, entitlement, and site investigations
• Conduct site visits and construction progress reviewsHelp manage projects from concept through completion
• Support portfolio planning, facility initiatives, and strategic real estate projects
• Serve as an extension of ownership while helping ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 3-7 years of experience in construction, development, project management, corporate real estate, or related fields
• Ground‑up commercial, industrial, site development, or similar project experience preferred
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, schedules, budgets, and project documentation
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Excel and construction project management software
• Ability to travel as projects require

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be equally comfortable in the conference room and on an active construction site.

We're Seeking a Professional Who Is

• Naturally curious
• Detail‑oriented
• Organized
• Analytical
• Comfortable asking questions
• Confident working with contractors and consultants
• Interested in learning how real estate owners evaluate and execute projects

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction, development, or project management professional seeking broader exposure and long-term career growth on the ownership side of commercial real estate.