Real Estate Market Analyst/Urban Planner
RKG Associates, Inc.
Professional Area:
Economic Planning and Development
Experience:
3-5 years
Contact person:
Russell Archambault
Phone:
703-739-0965
Fax:
703-739-0979
Email:
arch@rkgassociates.com
Location:
Boston, MA
RKG Associates, Inc. is a leading national consulting firm providing economic, planning, and real estate advisory services to a wide variety of public and private clients throughout the United States. RKG is looking to hire one person in our Alexandria, VA, Atlanta, GA and Boston-area offices with knowledge and experience in real estate market research, urban and regional planning, urban redevelopment, and economic development. We are currently located in Old Town Alexandria, VA, Peachtree Street in Atlanta, GA and in Downtown Quincy, MA. Each office is within walking distance of the public transit system.
The person chosen for this position will work on a variety of projects that might include:
- Real Estate Analysis: Financial feasibility and market analysis, highest and best use analysis, development trends analysis, needs analysis
- Demographic & Economic Analysis: Economic development studies, Demographic trends analysis, labor/ workforce analysis, implementation strategies
- Urban Redevelopment: Downtown revitalization, waterfront revitalization, Redevelopment potential analysis, military base reuse
- Economic & Fiscal Impact Analysis: Fiscal and economic impact analysis, cost of land use study, impact fee analysis
- Planning: Comprehensive and master plans, affordable housing studies, zoning inventory and analysis, consensus building, peer review services
The candidate must possess an understanding of the methods for conducting regional economic analysis, real estate development proformas, real estate market research, and fiscal/economic impact analysis. Expertise with data analysis and manipulation in Microsoft Excel, proficiency in Microsoft Word, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Access and PowerPoint are required. Proficiency and a working knowledge of ArcGIS and its applications are also desirable.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Masters degree with an academic concentration in real estate, urban studies, planning, business, or urban economics. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in planning, real estate, or related profession with some experience in real estate development economics, market analysis, financial analysis, data collection and research. Urban revitalization and redevelopment experience is desirable, as would be previous consulting experience. AICP certification is desired.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Masters degree with an academic concentration in real estate, urban studies, planning, business, or urban economics. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in planning, real estate, or related profession with some experience in real estate development economics, market analysis, financial analysis, data collection and research. Urban revitalization and redevelopment experience is desirable, as would be previous consulting experience. AICP certification is desired.
The selected candidate will be responsible for managing project tasks and should possess:
- sound computer and technical skills,
- good organization skills,
- effective written and verbal communication skills,
- problem-solving skills, and
- the ability to work effectively in small groups with other professionals and company principals under limited supervision.
The position is full-time and available immediately. RKG Associates offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes the potential for semi-annual bonuses and future advancement for the right candidate.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Mr. Russell Archambault, Vice President and Principal, RKG Associates, Inc. by email to arch@rkgassociates.com.
Please state your preference to be considered for either the Alexandria, VA, Atlanta, GA or Quincy, MA positions. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.