Land Development Associate

Location: Cupertino, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) — Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

About AlphaX RE Capital

AlphaX RE Capital and its affiliated entities form a women-founded, integrated real estate firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Committed to creating innovative and sustainable housing solutions throughout California, our group manages an extensive and growing portfolio of assets and development projects. We are a leader in addressing the housing crisis by developing sustainable and affordable communities.

Taking a comprehensive approach, we oversee the complete real estate lifecycle from end to end. AlphaX emphasizes diversity, equity, and social impact, with initiatives such as the AlphaX Foundation and Small Builders Association empowering future leaders, women, and minorities in real estate. Our headquarters is located in Cupertino, CA, with additional offices in Southern California and Arizona.

About the Role

This position is employed by AL Homes Inc. , a brand of AlphaX RE Capital. We are seeking a Land Development Associate
who will be supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of residential and mixed-use land development projects from acquisition through construction turnover. Working closely with the Land Development, Acquisitions, Project Management, Finance, Construction, and external consultants, this role assists in managing due diligence, entitlement, design coordination, permitting, infrastructure improvements, budgeting, scheduling, and project documentation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while collaborating with consultants, contractors, municipalities, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Land Development Project Coordination

• Assist in managing multiple land development projects through acquisition, entitlement, design, permitting, infrastructure construction, and project closeout.
• Maintain project schedules, milestone tracking, and development timelines.
• Coordinate project activities with internal departments and external consultants.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule or budget risks.

Due Diligence Support

• Coordinate technical due diligence activities, including:
• ALTA surveys
• Title review
• Environmental assessments (Phase I/II ESA)
• Geotechnical investigations
• Utility availability
• Traffic studies
• Drainage and grading evaluations
• Assist in reviewing consultant reports and identifying development constraints.
• Organize due diligence documentation for acquisition and investment reviews.

Entitlement & Permitting

• Assist with entitlement applications, zoning approvals, subdivision maps, development agreements, and permit submissions.
• Coordinate with planning departments, engineering agencies, utility providers, and regulatory authorities.
• Track approval timelines and maintain entitlement documentation.
• Attend meetings with municipalities and consultants as needed.

Design Coordination

• Coordinate architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, environmental consultants, and utility consultants throughout the design process.
• Review consultant deliverables for completeness and schedule compliance.
• Support value engineering and design optimization efforts.
• Maintain drawing logs and project documentation.

Infrastructure Development Support

Assist with oversight of horizontal improvements, including:

• Site grading
• Streets and paving
• Utilities
• Storm drainage
• Water and sewer systems
• Dry utilities
• Street lighting
• Landscaping
• Public improvements

Coordinate with contractors and consultants to ensure work progresses according to approved plans and schedules.

Budget & Financial Tracking

• Assist in preparing and maintaining land development budgets.
• Track consultant invoices, contractor pay applications, and project expenditures.
• Support monthly budget forecasting and variance reporting.
• Assist in preparing materials for investment committee and management reviews.

Consultant & Contractor Coordinatio
n

• Coordinate activities among civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, environmental consultants, utility providers, and contractors.
• Monitor consultant…