Development Associate
R0129097 City Office Minneapolis Bloomington, Minnesota
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Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
Job Responsibilities
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Reviews financial analysis of development opportunities, including creating detailed pro-forma and financial models.
- Oversight of market data analysis, preparation of narrative investment memoranda, detailed reports, and market summaries that provide insights on proposed projects.
- Coordinates closely with lender to ensure an efficient closing process by handling and organizing documents and interfacing with legal counsel.
- Participates in the due diligence of development sites under contract and prepares documentation on key findings that may affect the return and financial performance of the proposed deal. Works closely with the consultant team to solve issues and permit the project in a timely manner before construction start. Reviews and resolves title and survey matters and reviews and marks up plans.
- Collaborate with the development team, property management and consultants to approve floor plans, signage plan and design of the building.
- Assists with the consultant engagement and direction to complete project design and solve any issues to receive permits in timely manner.
- Administers the Development and Construction Status Report (DCSR) process. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of proposed development pipeline project, recommending critical timelines and deadlines for tasks and activities related to the proposed transaction, and identifies and communicates issues or problems that could adversely affect closing.
- Prepares reports and updates for equity partners and lenders and coordinates with the finance team to assist with potential equity and debt sources questions.
- Represent ownership on day-to-day project management activities including OAC meetings and jobsite visits, including attending mock ups, box walks and FF&E installs.
- Prepares project reports and budgets. Approves fitness center, pool, and FF&E budgets.
- Coordinate directly with architect, contractor, counsel, and project consultants.
- Maintain keen understanding of economic activity in target markets by tracking market fundaments and actively participating in industry organizations.
- Prepare business plans, including deal memorandums, financial forecasts, and strategic plans.
- Review and maintain compliance with legal transactional and permitting documents.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in real estate finance, construction, or architecture.
- A bachelor's degree is required in finance, business, real estate, economics, construction, architecture, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Attention to detail and exceptional creative problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling skills, with advanced knowledge of cash flow forecasting.
- Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational, time-management and project management skills to effectively track report and manage multiple projects and priorities where meeting deadlines is critical.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills in order to establish, cultivate, and maintain productive relationships with brokers, institutional and equity partners, owners, lenders, and the variety of potential clients with whom Greystar does business.
- Advanced written and communication skills with professional presentation and public speaking ability.
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Additional Compensation:
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered*:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, 20-40% housing discount at Greystar-managed communities.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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"My first 5 years at Greystar have been incredibly special due to the great people I am surrounded with and the amazing projects I get to be a part of. My rate of personal growth just wouldn’t have been the same!"
- Xavier
Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental and vision insurance plan options
Retirement Planning
Flexible Spending Accounts and Employer-matched 401(k) plans are offered
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance
Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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