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Development AssociateJPI • Dallas, TX, US
Development Associate

Development Associate

JPI • Dallas, TX, US
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Development Associate

The Development Associate is expected to engage in any or all of a broad range of responsibilities across the real estate development and construction project lifecycle. The position demands independent technical input and decision-making in relation to JPI projects. The role will typically be responsible for one or more of the following development disciplines :

Development Planning

  • Define underwriting standards and ensure compliance across all projects.
  • Incorporate market-based inputs and projections into planning and underwriting.
  • Monitor project underwriting compliance to ensure adherence to established standards.
  • Develop and analyze project and investment KPIs and benchmarks for performance evaluation.
  • Track and report on project and investment performance.
  • Provide feedback to refine strategy and underwriting processes based on performance data.

Land Acquisition

  • Source land opportunities and track systematically.
  • Build and maintain broker relations.
  • Conduct site searches and review land deals for initial feasibility.
  • Screen land at a macro level, including sub-market analysis and ranking.
  • Perform zoning and code analysis to assess regulatory fit.
  • Screen land at a micro level, focusing on site-specific factors.
  • Ensure business plan alignment with acquisition targets.
  • Conduct entitlement feasibility analysis.
  • Apply the rule-of-thumb analysis for quick viability checks.
  • Coordinate proposals for internal committee reviews.
  • Administer hard cost questionnaires for cost estimation.
  • Entitlement

  • Secure zoning and entitlement approvals.
  • Submit applications for bonds and tax credits.
  • Establish community programming to support entitlements.
  • Manage entitlement projects, including mapping, hearings, and CEQA compliance as required.
  • Financial Modeling

  • Perform initial underwriting for new deals.
  • Provide underwriting deal updates to keep stakeholders informed.
  • Analyze rents and comparables for market positioning.
  • Prepare presentation packages for committee presentations.
  • Run capital scenarios to optimize financing.
  • Finalize underwriting models for deal closing.
  • Perform reforecast modeling to update projections.
  • Generate quarterly investment reporting.
  • Conduct sale and refinance analysis to evaluate exit strategies.
  • Project Close

  • Prepare board packages for land and overall project approvals and conduct board reviews.
  • Secure easements as required.
  • Close capital arrangements, including public / private partnerships and site tours.
  • Manage due diligence for land and development projects.
  • Prepare closing statements and loans for land and development projects.
  • Handle capital documents for land and development projects.
  • Facilitate closing calls for land and development projects.
  • Prepare closing exhibits.
  • Oversee post-closing services.
  • Investment Ownership

  • Oversee property build processes, including monthly funding requests and AHJ compliance requirements.
  • Construction owner's rep support.
  • Evaluate and respond to PCO requests and RFIs requiring owner input.
  • Support the management of project budgets and construction finance close-outs.
  • Oversight of LIHTC inspection and compliance requirements.
  • Support the Investment Ownership team with investor communications, including site tours and quarterly updates.
  • Analyze rents and comparables for market positioning.
  • Prepare presentation packages for committee presentations.
  • Run capital scenarios to optimize financing.
  • Generate quarterly investment reporting.
  • Conduct sale and refinance analysis to evaluate exit strategies.
  • Review and approve unit / amenity finishes and community programming.
  • Manage due diligence for land and deals.
  • Oversee lease-up and leasing operations, including rent strategy and approvals.
  • Develop asset management business plans.
  • Review & reporting for project-level monthly financials.
  • Support for refinance analysis, due diligence, & closings.
  • Market & submarket fundamentals research, including touring comparables, monitoring demographic trends, & evaluating data from various third-party sources.
  • Support for retail space leasing & tenant build-out when applicable.
  • Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements :

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Urban Planning, Accounting, Real Estate, Engineering, Math, or a related field is required. Graduate degree and / or relevant professional certifications encouraged.
  • Demonstrated experience in entitlements, executing development opportunities, working with capital partners, market analytics, asset management, property operations, and strong negotiation skills.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in Real Estate development, including significant multifamily development experience.
  • Why work for us?

  • We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity. Our stated purpose is to :
  • Transform Building
  • Enhance Communities
  • Improve Lives
  • JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth. As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to :

  • Transformative careers in a transformative company
  • Comprehensive training and development
  • Promotion from within at all levels of the organization
  • Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition
  • Industry Recognition :

  • NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; #11 Largest National Builder
  • Real Page Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years
  • Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work 2023
  • Dallas Business Journal Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11
  • JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including :

  • Competitive Bonus Program
  • 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)
  • 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Phone Reimbursement
  • Associate Referral Bonuses
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