Acquisitions & Development Associate

This role is responsible for underwriting prospective acquisition and development opportunities, managing due diligence, and preparing both internal analyses and external presentations. The position plays a key role in supporting the predevelopment process and fostering industry relationships, with a particular focus on industrial and mixed-use projects across California.

• Identify, evaluate, and secure new speculative and build-to-suit development opportunities.
• Lead all aspects of the predevelopment process, including due diligence, entitlements, risk mitigation, and assessment of deal feasibility.
• Underwrite and model new acquisition and development opportunities to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Development Managers to ensure project plans align with ownership objectives and financial targets.
• Prepare offering memoranda, investment summaries, and presentations for capital partners and internal Investment Committee review.
• Research and compile data on market rents, lease structures, operating expenses, and capital budgets to inform project assumptions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within the company’s proprietary asset management and pipeline tracking systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, consultants, architects, contractors, and brokers.
• Support negotiation, redlining, and execution of deal-related agreements.
• Contribute to business plans for ongoing development projects and provide analytical support for the asset management team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate, development, finance, or consulting.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with a solid understanding of real estate investment principles and metrics (e.g., IRR, ROI, capitalization rates).
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements and assess project performance.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear and persuasive presentations and reports.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Los Angeles, CA