Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders

Development Analyst: Real Estate

Washington Commanders - Manager
College Park, Maryland · MD
Financial/Data Analyst · Accounting/Finance other · Real Estate Sales
Position Overview
The Development Analyst will support the Real Estate Team in the execution of multi-year real estate projects across the organization, including financing, zoning/entitlements, design, permitting, construction, leasing, and delivery. This position is largely responsible for the daily operation and advancement of the development projects. In particular the Development Analyst will encounter a variety of roles on the team including maintaining detailed project coordination and organizational structures, managing project budgets, and management of various sub-initiatives across the projects. This role will have the opportunity to grow within the organization and take on more responsibility and decision-making opportunities across the projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain a structured project documentation and file organization system to support transparency and information sharing for the Real Estate Team.
  • Coordinate and attend design and construction meetings
  • Assist in RFP and contracting process for architects, engineers, contractors, and other outside consultants; present recommendations to the Real Estate Team; assist in the contracting of various consultants, contractors and vendors; work closely with the design and construction team throughout the development process.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets, including preparation of monthly draw packages and lender and/or investor reports;
  • Assist in obtaining project entitlements and permits, including meetings with City/County staff to negotiate outstanding issues; creating presentations for public forums; assist in tracking the fulfillment of entitlement proffers and conditions;
  • Track project schedules and monitor progress and delays;
  • Review contractor, consultant and vendor invoices for accuracy and compare to applicable proposals/contracts; and
  • Create and maintain financial analyses
  • Work with the broader team to keep project-specific economic models up to date.
Qualifications & Skills
  • 2 – 4 years of experience in real estate development, capital projects, or related fields.
  • Self-starter with a passion for real estate development
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and integrity with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
  • While candidates must be collaborative, they should also have the ability to work independently and lead portions of a project to leverage the team's efforts
  • Knowledge of development fundamentals, including process, proforma, design, financing, permitting, construction, and project management
  • Strong financial, entrepreneurial, problem solving, time management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent project management skills, including proficiency with tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present updates clearly and confidently to senior leaders.
  • High degree of professionalism, discretion, and problem-solving ability under pressure.

 Salary: $95,000 + Bonus


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

  1. What are your salary expectations?

  2. How many years of real estate development experience do you have?