Development Associate

Continental Properties

Development Associate supporting due diligence, entitlements, and permitting for Continental Properties’ real estate projects. Coordinating consultants, municipalities, schedules, budgets, and project closeout activities.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeMenomonee Falls • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational understanding of the entitlement and due diligence process while effectively managing project schedules, documentation, and coordination with consultants and municipalities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for supporting multiple projects and teams in real estate development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementEntitlement ProcessDue Diligence CoordinationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingEntitlement SubmittalsBudget MonitoringReport ReviewCode Research

Soft Skills

ResponsivenessEagerness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Real Estate DevelopmentConsultant CoordinationNeighborhood MeetingsPermit ReviewFEMA Follow-up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support due diligence efforts by coordinating consultant reports, including survey, Phase I, wetlands, and traffic reports
Review due diligence findings and monitor project budgets and invoices
Assist in preparing entitlement submittals and presentations, including project narratives, PowerPoints, code research, and consultant and municipality coordination
Coordinate neighborhood meetings
Support permit review and approval submittals
Manage review comments and required applications
Prepare and maintain project schedules, meeting agendas and minutes, and project documentation
Support post-closing and closeout activities
Gather diligence materials, approvals, and permits
Coordinate as-built surveys and FEMA follow-up

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Business, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning required
0–1 year of experience
Foundational understanding of, or eagerness to learn, the entitlement and due diligence process
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail and responsiveness to support multiple projects and teams across various markets
Eagerness to learn and grow technical real estate development and project management skills under the mentorship of a Development Director
Must pass a post-offer criminal background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid professional memberships
Certifications
Tuition reimbursement
8 free counseling sessions per year
Additional wellness resources
Generous vacation time
9 paid holidays
Half-days on Fridays during designated months
Informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events
Volunteer opportunities
Inclusive culture initiatives and Business Resource Groups
Annual BAAB incentive program based on company goals and achievements
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life and disability insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave
Family-forming and fertility resources
Up to 12 weeks leave for birth mothers