Position Summary
Crow Holdings Development seeks a Development Analyst to work as part of a growing office on the development of speculative and build-to-suit warehouse projects in the Chicago market. Primary responsibilities are to assist the team with underwriting, market research, due diligence review, project accounting, and deal/financial reporting. Additional responsibilities include supporting the team in the acquisition, entitlement, capitalization, and asset management processes for new and existing development opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee project budgets, construction draws, and reviews for each phase of the construction process.
- Manage office invoicing and work closely with Accounts Payable division to ensure vendors and contractors are paid in a timely manner
- Provide support for new development pursuits, conduct various market analysis and financial feasibility research, and assist in conducting preliminary due diligence
- Coordinate with local brokerage and research teams to help gather market information, operating expense data, and sale/lease comparables to generate proformas and offering memorandums for development projects
- Work closely with equity investors, lenders, internal accounting and capital markets teams, and title companies to assist in securing project funding
- Participate in development meetings and manage communication between development, consultant, and construction teams
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or other related fields
- 1-2 years’ experience in real estate finance or development
- Industrial real estate experience is a plus, but not required
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic in a small office setting (critical element)
- Highly analytical and research driven
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and concise email communication skills are a must
- Flexible and adaptable with excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills
- Possesses excellent judgment and the ability to make quick, but informed decisions
- Polished communicator with ability to maintain strong working relationships