Research Analyst

S C SWIDERSKI MANAGEMENT INC; Town of Mosinee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

S.C. Swiderski Management Inc in Mosinee, Wisconsin, seeks a Research Analyst to support real estate development by researching, analyzing, and presenting market data used to evaluate opportunities.

You will manage the research and feasibility process and transform complex market, financial and property data into insights guiding growth and strategy. Responsibilities include market and site research, coordinating with municipal staff, preparing clear reports and maps, and supporting Go/No-Go

Qualifications

• Education/experience in real estate, planning, public admin or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Market and site research to identify development opportunities.
• Prepare market/fiscal analyses and feasibility study summaries.
• Coordinate with municipal staff, utilities and agencies for information.
• Support Go/No-Go decisions and development pipeline management.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Written communication

Research and analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Real estate/planning degree

Tools

Sage Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Research AnalystReports To: Development ManagerDepartment: D08 - DevelopmentFLSA Status: Full-time, Regular, Exempt (Salary)Position Summary:The Research Analyst supports S.C. Swiderski’s real estate development activities by researching, analyzing, organizing, and presenting information used to evaluate potential development opportunities. Manage the research and feasibility study process, support the Go-No Go evaluation process, monitor development markets, and transform complex market, financial and property data into insights that support company growth, project prioritization and long-term development strategy.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Development Research and Market Analysis: (35%)Research and evaluate communities and markets being considered for development, including population and household growth, income, employment, commuting patterns, housing characteristics, major employers, schools, healthcare, shopping, recreation, transportation, and other factors that may influence housing demand.Review comprehensive plans, housing studies, economic development information, demographic data, and other public and private research sources to identify market trends, development opportunities, and changing conditions that may affect existing or potential projects.Research existing, proposed, and planned housing developments and evaluate housing supply, rental rates, vacancy, new construction, absorption, competing properties, household incomes, and other available information to identify potential housing demand and market gaps.Provide in-depth analysis to drive decision making and long-term strategies.Site, Property, Zoning, and Municipal Research: (20%)Identify site strengths, constraints, risks, and unresolved issues and determine when additional engineering, environmental, legal, planning, municipal, or other specialized review is appropriate.Communicate with municipal staff, governmental agencies, utilities, chambers of commerce, consultants, vendors, businesses, and other parties to obtain or verify development information and identify requirements that could materially affect project design, cost, schedule, approvals, or feasibility.Assist with rezoning, development approvals, municipal submissions, Intro to Development meetings, and other municipal coordination as assigned.Feasibility Studies and Project Evaluation: (20%)Manage and coordinate development project research and the preparation, review, editing, updating, organization, scoring, and timely completion of development feasibility studies and related supporting information.Prepare clear reports, presentations, maps, tables, and feasibility study summaries addressing market conditions, community characteristics, site conditions, housing demand, development concepts, municipal considerations, financial assumptions, risks, opportunities, unresolved questions, and recommendations.Manage and support the Go/No-Go evaluation process by identifying project strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, constraints, information gaps, and risks and evaluating opportunities against established market, site, financial, municipal, development risk, and strategic criteria.Strategic Market Planning and Development Pipeline: (15%)Research and identify development opportunities within existing and potential S.C. Swiderski markets that meet established demographic, economic, housing demand, operational, and development criteria.Evaluate opportunities to strengthen S.C. Swiderski’s presence in existing markets, including proximity to existing properties, operational efficiencies, potential housing product types, logical development phases, density, timing, and flexibility for future development concepts.Maintain organized information regarding active, future, and previously evaluated opportunities; monitor changing conditions that may warrant reevaluation; and assist Development leadership in maintaining a diversified pipeline at various stages of research, due diligence, entitlement, and development readiness.Coordination, Records, and Communication: (10%)Maintain the integrity of Development Leads, Projects, files, and related content in Sage Construction Management; manage stakeholder surveys, department KPIs and related reporting; and coordinate Development Team training and events.Maintain supervisor confidence and protect operations by safeguarding company information and handling sensitive or confidential information in a professional manner.Qualifications:Education & Experience:Education or professional training in communications, public relations, real estate, planning, public administration, community development, or related field.Willingness to obtain a Wisconsin real estate salesperson license.Five or more years of relevant professional experience in real estate development, municipal government, planning and zoning, public administration, community development, research, communications, compliance, or related field.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with the ability to change focus and direction.Must possess strong organizational and project management skills, as well as attention to detail.Must be proactive and comfortable initiating conversations with municipal officials, Chambers of Commerce, economic development professionals, and other external contacts to obtain information needed for market and development research.Ability to independently prepare accurate, professional written communications for internal and external audiences.Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.Ability to follow established procedures and accept direction from others.Strong research, analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.Ability to collect information from multiple sources, identify inconsistencies and information gaps, and summarize complex information in plain language.Work Schedule:The work schedule for the Research Analyst requires regular in-state travel with the ability to work 40 - 45 hours per week traditionally Monday – Friday, with occasional hours outside of that range as business necessitates. Site visits and occasional travel may be required.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit at a computer desk for varied lengths of time.Ability to move safely on construction sites, undeveloped land, and uneven terrain.Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally for department event setup.Work Environment:The majority of a Research Analyst’s time is spent in a professional office setting, working on-site and communicating with other departments, Property Managers, Management, and Ownership.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits:A competitive pay package, and an excellent benefits package: health, dental, life, disability, 401(k), and paid time off (holidays & vacation) await this highly motivated individual.S.C. Swiderski (SCS), founded in Mosinee, Wisconsin in 1992, is a fully integrated real estate development company. We create places people are proud to call home in a sustainable & financially responsible way, developing, building, managing, and maintaining exceptional properties while investing in our people, improving the lives of our customers, and strengthening the communities we serve. SCS values trust, integrity, community, and performance in its people and processes, and rewards people accordingly.