Analyst, Development

Fairstead ESC•Delray Beach, FL

About The Position

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 27,000 apartments across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale. At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders. Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity. The Analyst, Development contributes to all aspects of the company’s Affordable Housing Development platform that focuses on housing located throughout the US – inclusive of both acquisition and new construction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field, Masters in Real Estate Development or similar degree preferred
Demonstrated achievement in relevant coursework such as development, finance, accounting, legal, urban planning.
Ability to demonstrate interest in real estate development
Strong desire to learn new skills
Exceptional research and writing abilities.
Strong project management skills
Must be a detail-oriented person with outstanding analytical skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment
Highly driven and values entrepreneurialism; works well with limited direction.
Strong computer skills, Intermediate to advance Excel Skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review weekly development financial information and revised various trackers which include but not limited, development budget, predevelopment budget, and cash forecast
Analyze General Ledgers, Accounts Payable, rent rolls, T-12s, and other property level reports
Collect vendor information necessary for setting up AP systems
Coordinate meetings for assigned deals both internally and externally for assigned deals
Manage shared file management system for assigned deals, daily uploading documents and utilizing proper naming conventions
Compile and submit meeting minutes for all attended calls as directed by deal leads
Track Invoicing and Accounts Payable across multiple developments and report trends to senior staff
Compile monthly construction draws for review and approval by senior development staff
Travel to subject properties at the direction of senior staff
Assist the group in all aspects of affordable housing acquisition, rehabilitation, and development (Section 8, LIHTC, etc.) in core markets across the US.
Compilation of due diligence information including financial, market, site, and regulatory data
Coordinate and assist community meetings and governmental approval processes
Completion of applications and documentation necessary for debt and equity financing, property purchase and sale, and government subsidy renewal
Support detailed analyses of project schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity, contracts, change orders and other issues related to design and construction
Coordinate with appropriate personnel including team analysts, clerical support, and others
Prepare client communications for senior level review
Work directly with Senior Associate/Associate on project