Development Associate - Atlanta, GA

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Role Overview
As a Development Associate, you assist senior Development staff with day-to-day management of development projects, including support with acquisition, pre-development, pre-construction, construction, closeout, and pre-operation phases. Here are the roles you’ll play:

• Maintain project timelines and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget
• Provide project status reports to senior Development associates, Investments teams, and other stakeholders
• Prepare and track development budget related to assigned projects or other duties as assigned

• Assist senior Development associates in securing the appropriate approvals, certifications, permits, etc. from city and other government agencies as required
• Maintain and execute project contracts in accordance with department and corporate requirements
• Manage and share project documents including, but not limited to, discretionary and non-discretionary approvals, covenants, construction documents, contracts/change orders, and closeout documentation

The Liaison

• Assist in the management of development projects, including the oversight of project contractors and consultants
• Work with the Investments team to provide due diligence information and feasibility analysis of potential acquisitions
• Assist in negotiating and drafting contract terms and scope with design consultants and contractors

• Your assistance ensures that all development projects are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest quality.
• Developmental success rates have never been higher, thanks to your close attention to detail!
• Investors could not be more thrilled with their returns because the construction and design projects you assist with have added so much value to their assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate development, design, architecture, construction, or related field
• Solid 3+ years of experience in real estate development and/or construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate development and construction process
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail; excellent quantitative and budgeting skills
• Stellar critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce and deliver effective presentations
• Superior collaboration skills and ability to manage cross-functional relationships within the organization
• Expert time-management, prioritization, and multitasking skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, SharePoint and PowerPoint