Real Estate Development Assistant
Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Real Estate Development Assistant to support our leadership team in the management of leasing, financial tracking, and development projects. This role combines administrative support with hands-on exposure to commercial and industrial real estate development.
The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an educational background in business, real estate, or finance, along with a willingness to take on technical tasks related to leases, financial reporting, and project coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative & Coordination
- Draft, edit, and prepare leases, offers to lease, and related correspondence.
- Maintain digital and physical filing systems for leases, contracts, and development documents.
- Schedule meetings, manage correspondence, and prepare project updates.
- Act as a point of contact for tenants, brokers, and consultants on routine matters.
Real Estate Development Support
- Assist in due diligence activities for acquisitions and new projects.
- Track project milestones, permitting timelines, and approvals.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and brokers to ensure timely delivery of information.
- Maintain project records and track key development documentation.
Financial & Analytical Support
- Prepare lease abstracts, rent schedules, and basic financial summaries.
- Assist with tracking project budgets, cash flows, and operating expenses.
- Provide support in reviewing and updating proformas.
- Organize data for management reporting.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in real estate, leasing, property management, or professional administration (internship/co-op experience considered).
- Strong understanding of lease structures and real estate terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Financial acumen and comfort working with budgets and spreadsheets.
- Self-starter with initiative, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and in a team setting.
Why Join Us:
- Exposure to a wide variety of commercial and industrial real estate projects.
- Opportunity to build technical real estate knowledge while supporting senior leadership.
- A supportive, entrepreneurial team environment.
- Competitive compensation package.
