Development Associate - Austin, TX

The Development Associate / Assistant Development Manager will report directly to senior development leadership and play a key role in the successful execution of commercial and industrial development projects. This position offers significant visibility, responsibility, and career growth within a lean, fast-moving development platform.

• Support projects from acquisition and due diligence through construction completion and stabilization
• Coordinate site investigations, environmental reviews, utility studies, surveys, and third-party consultants
• Assist with entitlement, zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes
• Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, utility providers, and public agencies
• Track project schedules, milestones, budgets, and critical path activities
• Review construction budgets, guaranteed maximum price contracts, change orders, pay applications, and project reporting
• Prepare project updates, financial reporting, stakeholder presentations, and development documentation

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Gain exposure to acquisitions, construction, and developmentDirect access to senior leadership and key decision makers

For the Development Associate / Assistant Development Manager we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience within commercial real estate development, construction management, owner's representation, engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience managing portions of commercial development or construction projects with increasing levels of responsibility
• Understanding of the development process from due diligence and entitlement through construction completion
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software
• Experience within industrial, commercial, multifamily, land development, design-build, or related project environments is highly desirable

This opportunity is with a growing, entrepreneurial real estate development firm focused on commercial and industrial projects across a high-growth Texas market. Operating as a lean and agile platform, the company provides direct exposure to senior decision-makers and the full development lifecycle. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across acquisitions, due diligence, entitlements, construction, and project delivery while playing a meaningful role in the continued growth of the business.

• Opportunity to work directly with experienced industry leaders and decision-makers
• Exposure to acquisitions, development, construction, and asset delivery activities
• Significant ownership and responsibility early in your career
• Clear opportunity for long-term progression within a growing development platform
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions have a direct impact on project success
• Competitive compensation package and benefits