Development Analyst

Overview

Founded in 1965 by Mack Pogue as Lincoln Property Company, Willow Bridge Property Company is one of the United States’ most respected full-service residential property companies, operating a successful portfolio in 75 markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Willow Bridge proudly employs over 5,500 team members, has built over 200,000 apartments and manages 220,000 units for its clients. To learn more, visit

We create places people want to call home — starting with you. With decades of proven success, Willow Bridge is a national leader in residential property management and development, active in 29 states and managing more than 220,000 apartment homes across the U.S. At Willow Bridge, our purpose drives everything we do. Whether you’re launching your career or looking to take the next step, we’re here to support your growth with intention, flexibility, and real opportunities to make an impact.

We’re currently hiring for a Development Analyst — someone who brings fresh thinking, follows through, and knows how to bring people together to get results. We value people who lead by listening, communicate with clarity, and take initiative to find better ways forward. If you're someone who believes in showing up with integrity, working collaboratively, and driving positive change, you’ll feel right at home here.

• Assist with re‑zoning process (if required)
• Assist with coordinating design professionals
• Liaison with Property Management to incorporate marketing / management requirements into the project
• Assist in plan development and coordination
• Assist with land closings
• Assist with obtaining permits
• Assist with obtaining utility verification letters
• Assist with acquiring financing for developments
• Manage communication between lenders, investors and WBPC
• Underwrite new development opportunities using Excel modeling by working with both WBPC’s management and construction teams
• Conduct due diligence and feasibility analyses including market studies, rent surveys, tax analysis, etc.
• Compile investment packages for investment committees and internal reviews
• Assist with marketing the project to potential construction lenders and manage the loan process
• Assist in contract negotiations and review legal documents
• Review construction documents and budgets to verify accuracy
• Assist with daily project management of multiple new developments, including coordinating meetings and calls with consultants, architects, engineers; processing change orders and draws; and maintaining detailed status reports for all projects
• Assist with keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Maintain and track each project’s progress and effectively report to upper management and investors each week
• Assist with the entitlement process, zoning, and other activities involved in pre‑development
• Assist with developing new multifamily and mixed use projects from the initial offer (LOI) through the entitlement and zoning process, through financing, during construction, and coordinating a successful lease‑up with the management team, through disposition

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required;
  Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Architecture or Civil Engineering is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to learn new computer programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task, managing a minimum of 2–3 projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain schedules for multiple projects
• Proficiency in math to process change orders, draws, manage budgets and run budget variances
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required, as this position will require 10–20 % travel

Willow Bridge Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k), and opportunities for career development and advancement.