Job Description

Real Estate Development Associate

Location: Northbrook, Illinois

Experience: 3–5 Years

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits

About the Opportunity

Alexander Chapman is partnering with an established real estate development firm based in Northbrook, Illinois, seeking a Real Estate Development Associate to join its growing team.

This opportunity is ideal for a financially strong real estate professional with experience in commercial development, particularly across retail and office properties , who is looking to further develop their expertise across acquisitions, development, and construction management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and execution of commercial real estate development opportunities.
• Conduct financial analysis, underwriting, and development feasibility assessments.
• Assist with acquisitions analysis, project budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Support construction management activities, including reviewing budgets, schedules, and project progress.
• Assist with due diligence and project-related reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant real estate experience , preferably within commercial real estate development.
• Experience or exposure to retail and/or office properties preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution.
• Strong financial analysis, Excel, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Good understanding of real estate acquisitions and construction management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to contribute across both financial and operational aspects of development projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive, market-based compensation.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums fully covered by the firm.
• Opportunity to gain broader exposure to commercial real estate development.
• No visa sponsorships

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