Associate (Development)

CIM Group® is a premier full service urban real estate and infrastructure fund manager with approximately $20.5 billion of assets under management. Since its founding in 1994, CIM has been a process- and research-driven investor that mitigates risk through the fundamental analysis of the long-term drivers in communities.

The Development Associate will assist Senior Development Staff with day-to-day management duties from acquisition through pre-development, pre-construction, construction, closeout and pre-operation phases of the project(s) assigned.

* Assist in the day-to-day management of development projects including the oversight of project contractors and consultants. * Working with the Investment Deal Team(s) to provide due diligence information and feasibility analysis of potential acquisitions. * Assist in negotiating and drafting contract terms and scope with design consultants and contractors. * Responsible for maintaining project timeline, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget. * Provide reports related to project status to Senior Development Staff, Investments Deal Team and other stakeholders. * Prepare and track development budget related to assigned projects. * Assist Senior Development Staff in securing the appropriate approvals, certifications, permits, etc. from city and other government agencies as required. * Responsible for maintaining and executing project contracts in accordance with department and corporate requirements. * Manage project documents including discretionary and non-discretionary approvals, agency releases/declarations/determinations, easements, covenants, tract maps, construction documents, A/E design and engineering plans and specifications, contracts/change orders, closeout documentation. * Responsible for sharing and uploading documents and communication on GC’s web based project management site. * Tracking and reporting project status to investors, lenders, joint ventures, quasi-public partnerships and the like * Assist with monthly construction progress reporting including but not limited to schedules, applications for payment, etc.

* Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Design/Architecture, Construction or related major. Advanced Degree preferred. * Minimum of two years' experience in real estate development and/or construction with demonstrated knowledge of real estate development and construction process including a focus in project management. * Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications * Demonstrated proficiency in using SharePoint or other document control software. * Demonstrated proficiency in using Project Management software