Continental Properties is looking for aDevelopment Associateto join ourDevelopmentteam at our home office in Menomonee Falls Wisconsin.
You will work with members of a crossfunctional team to facilitate and manage the due diligence entitlements and permitting of new multifamily forlease communities. You will obtain/review due diligence materials facilitate negotiations directly with municipalities and work with key external stakeholders as you work through multiple developments in different stages of the project lifecycle. You will report to the Senior Development Director.
We embrace a hybrid working environment and once effectively onboarded you may elect to work outside of the home office up to two (2) days per week. #LIHybrid (relocation assistance provided)
Essential Responsibilities:
- Complete all due diligence required to move a project from development into construction
- Obtain all municipal entitlements zoning site plan development plan approvals and permits
- Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules work within the project proforma
- Work directly with local officials community partners landowners and legal representatives to coordinate all issues and bring projects to a successful completion
- Work as an important member of an internal development team that includes staff from several other disciplines legal accounting finance construction and property management among others
Skills for Success:
- Bachelors Degree in Architecture Planning Civil Engineering Business or related field required
- At least two plus years of related project management experience and an understanding of entitlements and due diligence process required
- Knowledge of zoning codes municipal processes and real estate terminology necessary
- Understanding of environmental issues including wetlands and floodplains
Why Youll Love Life at Continental:
Our awardwinning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:
- Career Growth: Youll have the tools training and opportunities for a meaningful career with longterm growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships certifications and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental Health & Wellness: Your wellbeing matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
- Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time 9paid holidays and halfdays on Fridays during designated months.
- Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings lunches community and company events volunteer opportunities and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
- Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
- Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
- IndustryLeading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Dental and Vision Plans flexible spending accounts 401(k) with company match and companypaid life and disability insurance.
- Family Support: Support your growing family with 6weeks paid parental leave and with familyforming & fertility resources (up to 12weeks leave for birth mothers).
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
For the benefit of our residents the communities we serve and our coworkers all applicants are required to pass a postoffer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.
We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors including a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.
Required Experience:
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