What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Dalian Development, LLC?
Who We Are
Dalian Development, LLC was founded in 2012. Dalian currently has assets in San Antonio, TX and Philadelphia, PA totaling over 1,000 units with future pipeline developments in Pittsburgh, PA, Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC. Dalian’s business plan is to expand the luxury multifamily residential business across the United States. Dalian has two other sister companies – CloudHQ, LLC and WindHQ, LLC. Our lines of business have thrived over the years because our team is entrepreneurial, thinks creatively, gets outside the box, and demonstrates true leadership.
What The Role Entails
Would you like to be a key player on a team responsible for sourcing ground-up construction of unique luxury apartments, multifamily complexes and hospitality developments of distinction and design? If so, you may be just who we’re looking for to join our team as a Development Associate! We are actively identifying and pursuing strategic land opportunities that will enhance our growing national portfolio of new long-term hold development projects.
What You Will Get To Do
- Provide tactical support to the project development team to manage broad aspects of project development, including feasibility, finance, zoning/land use, design, construction, and leasing
- Build and maintain detailed financial models for multifamily or mixed-use real estate development projects
- Assist with ongoing outreach to brokers, property managers, and construction professionals to track land opportunities, market trends, rental rates, and construction costs
- Prepare and present budget approval memoranda to senior management and investors, outlining project status, key milestones, cost variances, and recommendations for funding adjustments
- Conduct customized financial analyses to support investment decisions, feasibility studies, capital structuring, and scenario planning for real estate development projects
- Coordinate due diligence activities including title, survey, environmental, geotech, zoning analysis, market studies, etc.
- Assist with loan and equity financing activities, including preparing draw requests, cost certifications, lender and investor reporting, financing applications, and other funding-related deliverables
Requirements
What You Bring to The Role
- Undergraduate degree with 3 to 5 years of multifamily real estate investment analysis experience
- Ability to create complex Excel models and perform detailed financial analysis, demonstrating superior analytical skills
- High level of conscientiousness and strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of real estate finance and investments required
- Experience drafting PowerPoint presentations for investment memoranda
- Willingness to travel 15% of the time
- Self-starter suited for entrepreneurial culture
Learn More About Us Here: https://www.dalianllc.com/
What We Offer
Dalian’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.
Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dalian is an equal-employee-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.