Development Associate

Development Associate

Continental Properties is looking for a Real Estate Development Associate to join our Development team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

You will work with members of a cross-functional team to facilitate and manage the due diligence, entitlements, and permitting of new multifamily for-lease communities. You will obtain/review due diligence materials, facilitate negotiations directly with municipalities, and work with key external stakeholders as you work through multiple developments in different stages of the project lifecycle. You will report to the Senior Development Director.

We embrace a hybrid working environment and once effectively onboarded, you may elect to work outside of the home office up to two (2) days per week.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete all due diligence required to move a project from development into construction
• Obtain all municipal entitlements zoning, site plan, development plan approvals and permits
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules, work within the project proforma
• Work directly with local officials, community partners, landowners, and legal representatives to coordinate all issues and bring projects to a successful completion
• Work as an important member of an internal development team that includes staff from several other disciplines legal, accounting, finance, construction, and property management, among others

Skills for Success:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Business or related field required
• At least two plus years of related project management experience and an understanding of entitlements and due diligence process required
• Knowledge of zoning codes, municipal processes and real estate terminology necessary
• Understanding of environmental issues including wetlands and floodplains

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture.
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.

Salary Range: $82,000 - $120,000 annually