Senior Real Estate Economist & Growth Leader

STV

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 206,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Licensure and Society Memberships

Job summary

STV is seeking a highly experienced Lead/Director Real Estate Economist to join our Infrastructure and Grants Advisory team. You will lead complex real estate and economic development projects, mentor junior staff, and engage directly with clients to advance project opportunities.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 15–20 years in real estate economics or related fields, with strong financial modeling, market analysis, and leadership capabilities across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in economics, statistics, business, urban planning, real estate development, or related field.
15–20 years of professional experience in real estate economics, land use planning, or related consulting fields.
Experience managing complex real estate or economic development projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Strong client facing experience and ability to advise senior decision makers.
Advanced analytical skills including financial modeling, market analysis, and economic impact evaluation.
Ability to translate technical findings into clear, decision-oriented narratives and board-ready deliverables.
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

Lead complex real estate and economic development projects with market analysis and pro forma modeling.
Manage multidisciplinary teams delivering land use, real estate, and infrastructure strategies.
Advise clients on development feasibility, zoning, regulatory frameworks, and policy considerations.
Conduct and oversee financial analysis including pro forma modeling and investment strategy evaluation.
Lead market research, demand analysis, and business case development for transit-oriented development.
Develop public private partnership strategies and funding approaches for investments.
Prepare and present high quality reports, presentations, and executive briefings to senior stakeholders.
Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering collaboration within teams.
Represent STV through thought leadership and client advisory activities.