Real Estate Developer

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