Associate
Turnberry Consulting, US Inc
September 15, 2014
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Economic Planning and Development
Preservation
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Planning Law
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Real Estate Development
Urban Design
Contact person:
Jenny Potts
Email:
jpotts@turnberryuk.com
Location:
Washington, DC
ABOUT TURNBERRYTurnberry Consulting Limited is a boutique urban planning and real estate development advisory based in London and Washington, DC. The firm serves institutions, governments, and unique development clients to achieve tangible and intangible value maximization while also preserving a unique and defining project identity. Turnberry projects nearly all evolve from a practical need, where quality and functionality are the prime driving forces.
Turnberry’s staff includes a variety of complimentary professionals, specializing in property, town planning, finance, and research. Although a relatively small company, Turnberry has influenced many major planning projects in terms of direction and approach. In some cases such as Oxford University or the Ascot Racecourse, Turnberry has remained intimately involved for a decade or more.
Turnberry specializes in projects where uniqueness of vision is key and delivery of a superior project is desired. Turnberry aims to work on the most complex projects where rigor and detail of approach lead to the creation of longlasting legacy properties. Turnberry relies on a proven track record of efficient practical implementation––drawing on our team members’ abilities to navigate the complicated relationships between public bodies, corporations, universities, and other stakeholders. Turnberry’s comprehensive quality solutions include among others:
- Project management;
- Stakeholder mediation;
- Community outreach & engagement;
- Swift & painless negotiation of entitlement processes;
- Concept development;
- Asset inventorying;
- Site planning;
- Project marketing strategies;
- Regeneration strategies;
- Master planning;
- Phasing & implementation plans;
- Real estate economics & financial feasibility studies.
POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking Associate candidates in our Washington D.C. office, which serves clients nationally. Successful candidates must possess a passion for intelligent urban development and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. Analysts substantially contribute to the content of deliverables, and ensure that the tools and methodologies utilized in the performance of the work are effective and successful. They are responsible for ensuring that the quality of work meets standards, and assist in planning work efforts and monitoring project budgets. Day-to-day tasks may include real estate market analysis; case study research; strategic planning; preparation of real estate pro-formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; economic and financial analysis; and public policy analysis.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Successful candidates will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis and be able to provide examples of analytic products produced for clients, internal corporate purposes and/or in graduate degree requirements. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Familiarity with economic modeling and analysis tools for real estate and economic development project is highly desired. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and potential for professional growth.
Although not essential, we would welcome applications from candidates with some experience in consulting or another analytic environment related to real estate and/or economic development in a relevant field, and a Master’s Degree. However, considerable experience in a closely-related field may also be substituted for a graduate degree.
SALARY Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. Turnberry provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays.
SUBMISSION Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document by 31 October, 2014 to Jenny Potts at jpotts@turnberryuk.com.
Turnberry may contact candidates for brief phone conversations prior to inviting candidates to the respective offices for formal interviews. For more information, please visit www.turnberryus.com or contact us at jpotts@turnberryuk.com.
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