Development Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Tarragon NW is seeking to grow the Development Team with a Development Associate who has real estate or construction management experience. The ideal candidate has a desire to learn more about the development process and has a passion for creating great places and actively contributing to the development of quality assets and sustainable communities.

The Development Associate will work with the development team to coordinate preconstruction and construction activities including land acquisition, entitlements, design, permitting coordination, construction oversight, pro forma analysis, partner reporting, and project transition to operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will impact all stages of a development project, from acquisition to permanent financing, to help create and oversee the vision and execution of assets for the portfolio. Initial responsibilities will be focused on industrial and multifamily projects currently in entitlement or construction and will have the opportunity to grow to other real estate asset types including commercial and residential land. The Development Associate job responsibilities shall include assisting with the following:

• Coordination of permitting and entitlement
• Management of the construction process, coordination, and correspondence
• Budgeting and partner reporting
• Marketing and leasing
• FF&E and interior selection, procurement and installation
• Contracts
• Project feasibility, market, and value analysis
• Financing procurement
• Implementation of project vision
• Team coordination
• Interface with public entities
• Community outreach
• Coordination of project close out

Required Experience and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3-5 years related work experience, including Project Management functions in the real estate industry.
• Basic understanding of the inputs of a working pro-forma.
• General understanding of working components of contract, with ability to negotiate minor elements.
• Ability to understand and present development information concisely to upper management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be willing to travel to jobsites in locations throughout Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho.
• Previous experience as an analyst or construction project manager is preferred.

Why Work for Us:

In addition to a variety of excellent benefits, the hourly range for this role is $33.65-$38.50/hr. Actual compensation will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Family Owned and Privately Operated Business
• We focus on personal, long-term relationships and collaboration to make our teams and projects successful
• Build quality real estate for the community while preserving the local heritage
• Health Insurance including Dental & Vision Insurance + FSA
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Competitive salary
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Great company for career progression
• Paid Time Off and 9 paid holidays
• Support employee development and professional organizational memberships

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.