2027 Summer Associate

About the Role

Crescent Communities is seeking two (2) Summer Associates for an approximately 8-12 week temporary position during Summer 2027. The positions are located in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA.

JOB SUMMARIES

• Commercial Development and Capital Markets (Charlotte): Assist the Commercial Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process and assist the Capital Markets team with underwriting investment and capitalizing development projects in the debt/equity markets.
• Residential Development – Multifamily (Atlanta): Assist the Multifamily Development team in all aspects of the real estate development process.

Applicants will be considered for both positions. Please indicate role and market preferences in your application.

Essential Functions

Assist the development and capital markets teams with all aspects of the real estate development process, including:

• Market analysis
• Financial modeling
• Investment underwriting
• Equity and debt financing
• Project design
• Marketing and leasing
• Construction administration

Position Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

• Assisting the development team in performing market, property, and financial due diligence.
• Researching and evaluating market trends to identify growth opportunities and provide formal recommendations for investment.
• Participating in underwriting efforts and creating and maintaining pro-forma financial models.
• Preparing investment summary recommendations.
• Conducting feasibility analyses.
• Assisting with the entitlement process and coordination of product development, including architecture, land planning, and project design.
• Presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate student enrolled in an MBA or MRED program.
• Prior experience performing pro-forma financial modeling.
• Some prior work experience with a real estate developer preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative style and team player.
• Proactive problem-solver capable of being productive with little direction.

Physical Demands

• Communicate and converse to exchange information.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Transport 10-25 lbs.
• Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment.
• Flexible working hours are M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm (alternate schedule may apply).
• Must have reliable transportation.

Other Demands

• Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight, if required.