Development Associate - Austin, TX

Austin, Texas Permanent USD110,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen with an entrepreneurial and growing real estate development business focused on commercial and industrial projects across a major Texas market. This Development Associate / Assistant Development Manager role offers broad exposure across the full development lifecycle, providing direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects from acquisition through delivery.
  • Gain exposure to acquisitions, construction, and development
  • Direct access to senior leadership and key decision makers

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a growing, entrepreneurial real estate development firm focused on commercial and industrial projects across a high-growth Texas market. Operating as a lean and agile platform, the company provides direct exposure to senior decision-makers and the full development lifecycle. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across acquisitions, due diligence, entitlements, construction, and project delivery while playing a meaningful role in the continued growth of the business.

Job Description

The Development Associate / Assistant Development Manager will report directly to senior development leadership and play a key role in the successful execution of commercial and industrial development projects. This position offers significant visibility, responsibility, and career growth within a lean, fast-moving development platform.

  • Support projects from acquisition and due diligence through construction completion and stabilization
  • Coordinate site investigations, environmental reviews, utility studies, surveys, and third-party consultants
  • Assist with entitlement, zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes
  • Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, utility providers, and public agencies
  • Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, and critical path activities
  • Review construction budgets, guaranteed maximum price contracts, change orders, pay applications, and project reporting
  • Prepare project updates, financial reporting, stakeholder presentations, and development documentation



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Development Associate / Assistant Development Manager we are seeking:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, or a related field preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience within commercial real estate development, construction management, owner's representation, engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience managing portions of commercial development or construction projects with increasing levels of responsibility
  • Understanding of the development process from due diligence and entitlement through construction completion
  • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software
  • Experience within industrial, commercial, multifamily, land development, design-build, or related project environments is highly desirable

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work directly with experienced industry leaders and decision-makers
  • Exposure to acquisitions, development, construction, and asset delivery activities
  • Significant ownership and responsibility early in your career
  • Clear opportunity for long-term progression within a growing development platform
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions have a direct impact on project success
  • Competitive compensation package and benefits
Contact
Chase Smith
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141750

Job summary

Sector
Real Estate
Sub Sector
Property Development & Consultancy
Industry
Property
Where
Austin
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chase Smith
Job Reference
JN-112026-7141750
 

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