Senior Analyst - Development

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Exposure to senior leadership and full

Job summary

MPI in Houston seeks a development professional with 2+ years of real estate experience to underwrite multifamily and commercial opportunities, build detailed financial models, conduct market research, and support transactions from acquisition through execution.

You will coordinate due diligence, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with development, design, construction, and asset management teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investments, capital markets, or commercial real estate analysis.
• Strong financial modeling, underwriting, valuation, and market research capabilities.
• Experience evaluating development opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting transactions from acquisition through execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models; familiarity with Argus and Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate new development and acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate due diligence activities, including third-party reports, zoning reviews, entitlement tracking, and regulatory analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of investment committee materials, lender packages, and equity partner presentations.
• Support project budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and ongoing financial performance tracking.
• Work cross-functionally with development, design, construction, and asset management teams to drive project execution.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and provide recommendations to help ensure developments are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Financial modeling

Underwriting

Valuation

Market research

Due diligence

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Argus

PowerPoint

Job description

Development professional with experience underwriting multifamily and commercial real estate opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting transactions from acquisition through execution. Strong financial modeling and market analysis skills, combined with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced development environment.

Client Details

Real estate development and investment platform with a strong focus on multifamily communities across high-growth markets in the Southern United States. The company has built a reputation for delivering quality projects through an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, offering employees exposure to the full development lifecycle and direct access to senior leadership.

Description

• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate new development and acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate due diligence activities, including third-party reports, zoning reviews, entitlement tracking, and regulatory analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of investment committee materials, lender packages, and equity partner presentations.
• Support project budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and ongoing financial performance tracking.
• Work cross-functionally with development, design, construction, and asset management teams to drive project execution.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and provide recommendations to help ensure developments are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investments, capital markets, or commercial real estate analysis.
• Strong financial modeling, underwriting, valuation, and market research capabilities.
• Experience evaluating development opportunities, conducting due diligence, and supporting transactions from acquisition through execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models; familiarity with Argus and Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally and can build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, lenders, and investment partners.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and wellness-focused benefits.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and gain exposure to all aspects of the development lifecycle.
• Clear career progression within a growing, vertically integrated real estate platform.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values professional development, autonomy, and long-term growth.
• Exposure to a diverse pipeline of multifamily development projects across high-growth markets.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.