Development Associate

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo. 

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We seek to use our position, ideas, and influence to drive progress in our industry and the wider world.  At Link, we give our customers space to grow—and we give people space to grow, too. 

The Development Associate will be responsible for supporting the Development Team with the administrative oversight of all development-related reporting, data management, and project monitoring. This position will be exposed to all facets of Industrial Real Estate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development team on all project management functions for a portfolio consisting of 16M square feet

• Oversee quarterly cashflow projections for all projects with direct input from development partners and general contractors

• Review and process draw applications, as well as ancillary development expenses, to ensure accuracy and monitor AP for timely payments

• Manage all project related documentation in our proprietary data management software

• Monitor project schedules and budgets and provide regular updates for internal reporting

• Work with legal and development partners on various construction and design related contracts

• Assist with the close out process for projects upon completion

• Perform periodic site inspections and participate in project update call

• Support all phases of the Development from acquisition through lease-up

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS in relevant field of study (Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Finance or similar)

• 2+ years' experience in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, and/or Development

• Must be a team player

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with Yardi system a plus

• Detail-oriented and proactive

• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected].