Real Estate Development Assistant

About Banneker Banneker Ventures is a dynamic and fast-growing real estate development, construction, advisory, and property management firm dedicated to building vibrant, sustainable communities throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. With a reputation for excellence, Banneker recently expanded its operations to include a Property Management division. The role we are seeking to fill offers the unique opportunity to lead and shape this new division, directly impacting the long-term growth and success of the firm. Its real estate development division prides itself on helping to solve the affordable and workforce housing problem in the Washington Metropolitan region. It is currently working on $1.5 billion in projects, and 2 million square feet of housing, retail, office, and entertainment space throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and New York City. Its mission is to ensure that every family has a safe, quality, and affordable place to live while creating opportunities for those who have historically not had the opportunity to work on and be part of large-scale development and construction projects. Job Overview The Real Estate Development Assistant is an entry-level position that provides direct support to Development Associates, Development Managers, and other team members across all phases of real estate development projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to acquisitions, entitlements, financing, design, construction, and lease-up. This position is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in real estate development and grow into progressively senior roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with organizing project files, reports, budgets, and schedules. Support team members in preparing proposals, presentations, and responses to RFQs/RFPs. Gather and review due diligence materials such as surveys, environmental reports, market studies, and appraisals. Help track project timelines, permitting milestones, and financing requirements. Provide administrative support for financing applications, closings, and consultant contracts. Take meeting notes, prepare summaries, and circulate follow-ups to ensure accountability. Assist with community outreach efforts and prepare materials for public meetings. Support project teams during construction by tracking change orders, pay applications, and schedules. Conduct basic research on properties, zoning, and market conditions. Perform other project support duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1-2 years of professional experience preferred, ideally in real estate, architecture, construction, finance, or related fields (internships acceptable). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated interest in real estate development and willingness to learn.

Skills/Abilities:

Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset. Self-motivated, with curiosity and eagerness to take on new challenges. Strong problem-solving and research skills. Comfortable working with both routine administrative tasks and project-specific assignments. Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment. Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment. Displays curiosity and a passion for learning.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Relevant internships or coursework in real estate are strongly preferred.