Strategic Real Estate Development Analyst

Simone Development Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simone Development Companies is seeking a Development Analyst to assist in managing development and redevelopment projects, as well as acquisitions. The role covers budgeting, financing, entitlement, government approvals, and construction oversight to drive value across projects.

The ideal candidate will contribute to financial underwriting, budgeting, and reporting, working with internal teams and external consultants to deliver efficient, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in finance, real estate, engineering, architecture or related field.
• 1–2 years of CRE work experience in development, finance, banking, acquisitions, brokerage, underwriting or valuation.
• Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling skills; advanced Excel knowledge.
• Knowledge of Argus Enterprise a plus; Knowledge of Yardi Enterprise a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development management incl. budgeting, financing, planning, design, land use, permitting and construction.
• Create detailed financial underwriting models including capital structures, direct cap and DCF valuations, debt sizing, sensitivities and feasibility analyses.
• Create and monitor project budgets and draw schedules, track costs, invoices and draw requests.
• Ensure projects meet budgets, milestones and quality standards.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain tracking reports; coordinate with legal, accounting, PM and leasing teams and external consultants.
• Review contracts and documents for new and existing investments; assist in monthly investment return analyses.
• Issue RFPs for consultants; communicate financial and project updates to senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Modeling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

BA/BS in finance or real estate or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Argus Enterprise

Yardi Enterprise

Job description

Simone Development Companies is seeking a Development Analyst to assist in managing development and redevelopment projects, as well as acquisitions. The role covers budgeting, financing, entitlement, government approvals, and construction oversight to drive value across projects.

The ideal candidate will contribute to financial underwriting, budgeting, and reporting, working with internal teams and external consultants to deliver efficient, compliant outcomes.