Real Estate Development Analyst in Irvine, California at Red Tail Acquisitions

MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

A National Real Estate Development Company is seeking a Real Estate Development Analyst with 2+ years of experience in real estate. The Analyst will support the development team across all phases of the project lifecycle, including research, financial analysis, acquisitions, entitlements, design, and financing.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (real estate development, finance, or similar)
• 2+ years of experience in complex commercial, vertical construction, large-scale master-planned, or multifamily development
• Strong financial and analytical skills with an emphasis on real estate development

Core Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & Closings

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of financial underwriting
• Support credit underwriting and financial closing documentation
• Assist with lender due diligence and coordinate closings with lenders, legal counsel, and project team members

Acquisitions & Land

• Assist in land acquisition, including preparation of LOIs and PSAs with legal counsel
• Gather due diligence materials and track contract timelines (deposits, closing dates, etc.)

Research & Due Diligence

• Conduct research across all development functions, including land acquisitions, impact fees, utility costs, market analysis, construction costs, entitlements, financing sources, and design methods

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Draft internal and external reports
• Track project timelines and schedules
• Attend development meetings, take notes, and distribute as needed
• Maintain organized general and electronic filing of project documents

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to meet strict deadlines across multiple projects while maintaining organized project files
• Strong creative problem-solving, resourcefulness, and tenacity
• Ability to recognize project risks and communicate them to senior staff in a timely manner
• Ability to build rapport with government agencies to facilitate entitlements and funding applications
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and presentation skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project)

Red Tail Acquisitions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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