UIC CUPPA Careers Blog: Associate - SB Friedman (Chicago)

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Who: SB Friedman Development Advisors is a development consulting firm with a mission to guide and enable our clients to create high-quality places through the practice of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. We assist in the planning and implementation of complex public-private real estate development projects. We work closely with our clients to evaluate development potential and financial and business impacts; project market and financial feasibility; identify innovative public-private development solutions; and prepare implementable development strategies. The firm works nationally, with a focus on the Midwest. Clients include various cities, suburbs, metro planning organizations and other public bodies, not-for-profit institutions, and private developers.

What: Associates are responsible for research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data synthesis, presentation of findings, and preparation of deliverables (presentations, technical memoranda and reports). Associates are assigned to multiple projects at one time. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to sift, organize, analyze and synthesize various data in a timely manner, ask thoughtful questions and draw reasonable conclusions and/or recommendations from the analysis.

Qualifications:
Candidates must have a graduate degree in urban planning, business or real estate and demonstrate:

Exceptional quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel
Strong writing ability
Strength in oral communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Detail orientation and accuracy
A driver's license (within six months of start)

In addition, successful candidates will have academic and/or professional experience in areas relevant to our practice, such as:

Demographic and economic analysis
Public finance and tax projections
Real estate market analysis
Real estate financial analysis/feasibility
Experience with GIS

The following additional skills and experience are desirable for Associate candidates:

Experience with IMPLAN and/or similar tools
Experience with Esri Business Analyst

Find the full job posting and apply here.