Development Associate

Development AssociateBecome the newest member of our exciting team at SROA Capital as we redefine self-storage!At SROA, we offer a career and opportunity to grow. We strongly believe in growing our talent and promoting within. We are proud to be honored as one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel three years in a row.SROA Capital is a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment firm that has evolved into a global asset manager with a successful track record of providing risk adjusted returns to its partners through its focused strategy of investing in self-storage. SROA is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL and has invested, redeveloped, and developed self storage across the risk spectrum in major and secondary markets across the United States under the brand Storage Rentals of America and the UK under the brand Kangaroo Self Storage with approximately 900 employees globally.The Development Associate will support conceptual planning, design, and due diligence processes for commercial and storage development and redevelopment projects undertaken by SROA.Responsibilities:Support property due diligence by reviewing zoning and land development codes.Conduct market research to inform decision-making processes.Perform financial analysis studies to assess project feasibility.Collaborate with the VP of Development to review consultant proposals, providing high-level comparison summaries.Oversee planning, entitlements, permitting, and rezoning processes.Manage external consultants, including surveyors and engineers.Attend meetings with brokers, sellers, and municipalities to facilitate project coordination.Assist in budgeting and invoicing activities.Contribute to value engineering and plan reviews.Source new development opportunities.Requirements:Bachelor's degree with a demonstrated interest in real estate developmentPrevious experience in real estate, construction, or related fieldsFamiliarity with real estate contractsStrong proficiency in MS Excel and financial modelingExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) with strong public speaking abilitiesHighly organized and efficient in a multi-tasking environmentSelf-disciplined and hardworking in a fast-paced settingSROA Offers:Competitive pay with bonus potentialUKG Wallet – on-demand pay option100% paid medical coverage options for employee-onlyDental and vision plans for optimal careEight (8) paid holidaysGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of servicePaid Maternity and Parental Leave for growing families401(k) with substantial employer match and 100% immediate vestingFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) for tax-advantaged savingsGAP Insurance for added financial protectionEmployer-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverageLong-Term Disability (LTD) coverage for added peace of mindPet insurance – because your pets are family tooStorage Discounts to help you declutter and organizeAccess to Voluntary Benefits for personalized coverageLearning and development opportunities to maximize your potential and excel in your careerA great culture that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivitySROA is an Equal Opportunity employer and uses the federal government E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.