Real Estate Developer

Responsibilities

• Manage and support ground-up development projects from pre-development through completion and stabilization
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and legal counsel
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Assist in the preparation and review of development budgets, pro formas, and financial analyses
• Support site due diligence efforts including zoning analysis and environmental review
• Navigate NYC-specific entitlement processes such as ULURP, zoning actions, and DOB approvals
• Assist with community engagement efforts and coordination with elected officials
• Manage the design development process to ensure alignment with program and budget
• Support affordable housing development transactions including LIHTC and public financing
• Review construction documents, value engineering options, and change orders
• Monitor construction progress through site visits and coordination meetings
• Assist with lender, investor, and agency reporting requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, architecture, engineering, urban planning, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in ground-up real estate development, preferably in NYC
• Strong working knowledge of NYC zoning, permitting, and regulatory processes
• Experience managing consultants and coordinating complex project teams
• Proficiency in Excel and project management tools
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

About the Company

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, the firm operates as an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, bringing development, construction, and property management under one unified platform.