Associate Development Manager

WS Development

$95K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, engineering, architecture, finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 2-5 years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or asset management.
  • Experience with a general contractor, developer, or real estate owner/operator is preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams.
  • Excellent communication skills for coordination across teams and partners.
  • High attention to detail and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support Development Managers in executing development and redevelopment projects.
  • Coordinate with internal teams including leasing, design, and finance for project alignment.
  • Work with architects and contractors to manage timelines and deliverables.
  • Review construction drawings and plans to ensure alignment with design intent.
  • Participate in project meetings and site walks with contractors.
  • Track project schedules, budgets, and potential risks.
  • Support financial analysis and preparation of development updates.

Benefits

  • Work on high-profile retail and lifestyle developments across the country.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading architects and retail brands.
  • Gain exposure to the entire development lifecycle.
  • Opportunity for career growth within a vertically integrated real estate platform.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking an Associate Development Manager to join our Development team. This role is ideal for an early-career real estate professional with experience in construction, development, or asset management who wants to be deeply involved in the creation of best-in-class retail environments. The Associate Development Manager will work closely with senior development leaders and cross-functional teams to support the planning, design, and execution of complex development and redevelopment projects.

This position offers exposure to the full lifecycle of real estate development-from early planning and entitlement through construction and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support Development Managers and senior leadership in the execution of ground-up development and redevelopment projects from planning through completion.
  • Coordinate with internal teams including leasing, design, marketing, operations, finance, and asset management to ensure alignment throughout the development process.
  • Work closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and general contractors to help manage project timelines, deliverables, and overall execution.
  • Review construction drawings, plans, and project documentation to support coordination and ensure projects align with design intent and development objectives.
  • Participate in project meetings, site walks, and construction coordination meetings with contractors and consultants.
  • Assist in tracking project schedules, development budgets, and key milestones while helping identify potential risks or delays.
  • Support financial analysis, underwriting, and preparation of internal development updates and investment materials.
  • Help manage project documentation, contracts, and communications with external partners.
  • Assist with project delivery and transition from construction to operations to ensure developments open smoothly and meet the company's standards for quality and execution.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required (real estate, construction management, engineering, architecture, finance, or a related field preferred).
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in real estate development, construction management, asset management, or related fields.
  • Experience working for a general contractor, developer, or real estate owner/operator is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and technical documents.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across internal teams and external partners.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.

Joining our Development team offers the opportunity to:
  • Work on high-profile retail and lifestyle developments across the country
  • Collaborate with industry-leading architects, designers, and retail brands
  • Gain exposure to the entire development lifecycle
  • Grow your career within a vertically integrated real estate platform

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