Job Description

ABOUT LAWSON

The Lawson Companies (Lawson) is a private, vertically integrated real estate development, management, construction, and investment company headquartered in Norfolk, VA. With origins dating back to 1946, Lawson offers expertise in a wide range of real estate disciplines from ground up development and construction to the acquisition and repositioning of income-producing properties. The firm is actively expanding its portfolio of over 4,700 apartments with several exciting development and construction projects throughout Virginia.

We are currently seeking a Development Analyst to join our growing team. The role is based in Norfolk, VA, and will provide support in all areas of real estate investment and development. Opportunities for future advancement are significant and will be earned as the candidate demonstrates mastery of his or her responsibilities. The successful candidate can expect to be exposed to acquisition of land and income-producing assets, rehabilitation and repositioning of existing properties, and ground up development. By leveraging complex capital resources, the role will be involved with the capitalization of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multifamily residential projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work closely with a Development team that oversees all facets of ground up development including feasibility, project due diligence, preconstruction development, construction, and stabilization.

2. Responsible for preliminary pro forma underwriting and various impactful ad hoc analysis.

3. Support competitive processes to gain award of incentives and subsidy such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), low interest rate loans and other capital resources.

4. Contribute significantly to preliminary feasibility of development projects in varied localities through research of zoning, municipal processes, market comparables, contract analysis, capital resources, and other potentially complex subjects.

5. Some travel is required to visit communities and offices throughout the region, and to attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

1. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, balancing competing priorities and multiple project assignments.

2. Capacity to execute autonomously and as part of a team.

3. Willingness to solve complex problems.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders both internally and externally.

5. Bachelor\'s Degree with strong financial and business acumen.

6. Proficiency in MS Excel (required) and exposure to Smartsheet (preferred)

7. Competitive salary and bonus commensurate with experience.

8. Ability to demonstrate the company\'s core values - Strive for Excellence; Confident, yet Humble; Problem Solve; Collaborate; Continually Learn and Improve; Respectful; Does the Right Thing in every aspect of their role.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, squatting, and lifting up to sixty (60) pounds.

NON-ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Running and lifting over sixty (60) pounds.

The Lawson Companies offers full-time employees a competitive employment package including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K options, PTO, competitive salary and project bonus structure.

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