Associate Development Principal

Associate Development Principal

Tucson, Arizona

Turn Vision into Reality. Lead Projects That Shape Communities.

As an Associate Development Principal, you'll serve as the development leader responsible for the day-to-day execution of complex real estate development projects under the direction of a Development Principal. You won't simply support projects, you'll drive them forward by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project assumptions, overseeing execution, identifying risks, and ensuring critical deliverables remain on schedule and within budget.

This role sits at the heart of Bourn Companies' Development Team. It bridges executive strategy with project execution and is designed for experienced development professionals ready to take ownership of increasingly complex projects while preparing for advancement into a Development Principal role.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where organization, analytical thinking, leadership, and proactive problem solving are critical to success, we'd love to meet you.

About Bourn Companies

For over 36 years, Bourn Companies has transformed communities through more than 6 million square feet of projects across the Southwest. Our portfolio of thoughtfully integrated developments brings together residential, office, retail, hospitality, entertainment, and lifestyle destinations into unique environments that define community, inspire connection, and elevate quality of life.

Building on this foundation, Bourn Companies continues to expand into business operations that enhance the communities we create, including hospitality, restaurants, health and wellness, and other lifestyle-focused ventures.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, innovative, and collaborative. Every team member plays an important role in our mission of Developing Potential for our projects, our communities, and our people.

Development Team

Our Development Team manages every stage of the development process—from market definition and acquisitions through design, construction, capitalization, marketing, and deal making. We intentionally develop talent through a structured career path where professionals assume greater ownership and responsibility as they grow.

As an Associate Development Principal, you represent the operational core of the Development Team. Working closely with the Development Principal, you'll lead daily project execution while mentoring Development Coordinators and Associates. You collaborate with Finance, Design, Construction, Operations, and other internal Development Teams to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is consistently successful in competitive and challenging environments and enjoys leading complex development projects where success depends on disciplined execution, sound judgment, and strong collaboration.

Skills

• Commercial real estate, mixed-use or residential development and project management experience
• Financial analysis and development pro forma experience
• Strong organizational and project planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and control documents
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills

Characteristics

• Ownership mentality with strong accountability
• Analytical and solutions-oriented
• Proactive communicator who anticipates challenges
• Collaborative leader who builds trust across teams
• High integrity and professional judgment
• Adaptable in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

How You'll Spend Your Time Here

• Lead the day-to-day execution of development projects under the direction of the Development Principal.
• Coordinate internal and external project teams to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and aligned with project objectives.
• Manage project control documents, including schedules, site plans, budgets, pro formas, and key development assumptions.
• Drive market definition, project programming, due diligence, and acquisition activities.
• Oversee design, permitting, construction coordination, and quality throughout project execution.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Finance to support capitalization, forecasting, reporting, and project financial performance.
• Negotiate legal documents and other development agreements, subject to Development Principal approval.
• Mentor Development Coordinators and Development Associates while fostering collaboration across the project team.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate development, project management, or related discipline.
• Experience leading commercial, mixed-use, retail, office, hospitality, or residential development projects through multiple phases of the development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of project financial analysis, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, permitting, and construction management.
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, municipalities, consultants, lenders, and equity partners.
• Arizona Real Estate License or ability to obtain one preferred.

At Bourn Companies, we believe great development projects are built by great people. That's why we've intentionally created a career path that develops future Development Principals through increasing responsibility, mentorship, and ownership of meaningful projects.

If you're ready to take the next step in your development career while helping create projects that leave a lasting impact on our communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Our competitive salary and benefits package reflects our commitment to supporting and rewarding our team members. Bourn Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace where exceptional people can build exceptional careers.

Ready to help shape what's next?
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