Back to search

Senior Development Analyst - Houston, TX

Houston, Texas Permanent USD110,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join a well-capitalised real estate investment and development organisation with a growing portfolio of commercial and mixed-use projects. This Development Analyst position will play a key role in evaluating new development opportunities, supporting project execution, and providing critical financial analysis that helps drive strategic growth across the business.
  • Join a growing real estate platform with strong career upside.
  • Work directly with senior leaders on strategic decisions.

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held real estate investment, development, and asset management firm with a growing portfolio spanning commercial, mixed-use, and residential assets. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and disciplined approach to value creation, the organisation is actively investing in new development opportunities while enhancing the performance of existing assets. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team focused on long-term growth and strategic execution.

Job Description

The Development Analyst will report to senior leadership within the Development and Finance team and will support the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from acquisition and underwriting through delivery and stabilisation.

  • Build and maintain detailed financial models for ground-up development, redevelopment, and value-add investment opportunities.
  • Analyse project feasibility, development budgets, capital structures, and projected investment returns.
  • Assist with acquisition due diligence, market research, demographic analysis, and competitive property assessments.
  • Support entitlement, planning, design, and development activities through coordination with consultants, municipalities, and external stakeholders.
  • Track development and construction budgets, schedules, draw requests, and project performance metrics.
  • Prepare investment committee materials, project updates, and presentations for executive leadership and capital partners.
  • Assist with special projects including refinancing, dispositions, joint ventures, and strategic portfolio initiatives.



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 Analyst we are seeking:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • 2-4 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, investments, capital markets, or financial analysis.
  • Strong financial modelling and underwriting experience, including discounted cash flow analysis and development proformas.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to create and manage complex financial models.
  • Understanding of development processes, zoning, entitlements, construction, and project budgeting.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Exposure to a diverse pipeline of commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, and development projects.
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers and gain meaningful transaction and development experience.
  • Clear career progression within a growing real estate platform.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong long-term growth potential.



If you are interested in this opportunity apply today and reach out to Chase Smith at Michael Page.

Contact
Chase Smith
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136256

Job summary

Sector
Real Estate
Sub Sector
Property Development & Consultancy
Industry
Property
Where
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chase Smith
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136256
 

Michael Page is an inclusive employer. We want to make sure you have everything you need to perform at your best throughout our hiring process, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to support with your application or interview.