Development Associate, Mission Critical

Cushman & Wakefield • Washington, DC • 2h ago

Job Title

Job Description Summary

The Development Associate will provide critical support to the Site Selection and Development team, playing a hands-on role in managing development activities from site control through entitlements and project execution. This position requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in real estate development, strong communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Job Description

Project & Development Support

Support the Site Selection team and Development Manager in contract negotiations with property owners, utilities, and municipalities.

Assist in the preparation and execution of letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and other site control documentation.

Track and manage due diligence deliverables, including surveys, environmental reports, title commitments, and related third-party studies, ensuring timely completion.

Coordinate with consultants, engineers, attorneys, and vendors on project schedules, permitting, and entitlement processes.

Manage project budgets and invoices, ensuring accurate coding, compliance, and alignment with accounting requirements.

Maintain organized and up-to-date project files, including key documents, correspondence, approvals, and milestones within centralized document management systems.

Administrative Coordination

Oversee scheduling and calendar management for the development team, including coordination of internal meetings, external partner calls, and municipal meetings.

Prepare meeting materials, agendas, presentations, and supporting documentation for leadership and project partners.

Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reporting, and reimbursements for the development team.

Track contract execution, signature routing, and document completion for agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.

Ensure consistent document formatting, naming conventions, and version control across all active projects.

Support onboarding of new vendors and consultants, ensuring compliance with company policies, insurance requirements, and internal approval processes.

Communication & Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date project status dashboards and reporting tools for leadership review.

Draft clear and concise summary memos, meeting notes, and project updates for internal stakeholders and capital partners.

Assist with the preparation of investment committee materials, including site summaries, maps, timelines, and risk assessments.

Coordinate with marketing and research teams to fulfill data requests related to site pipeline tracking and market analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree, technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

3-8 years of experience in real estate development, construction, project management, or a related field.

Working knowledge of document control processes, vendor commitments, invoicing procedures, and lien releases.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Demonstrated ability to exercise professionalism and diplomacy in collaborative environments.

Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities and job responsibilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Teams.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job @type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any @type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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