Associate, Asset Strategy & Development

Overview

• Partnering with the Asset Strategy & Development Lead on day‑to‑day operations of the company’s centers, development and implementation of the center’s business plan and operating budget, identification and management of external service providers and communication with internal cross‑functional teams and tenants, maximizing center success.
• Assisting with implementation and management of large‑scale development projects and capital improvements within existing centers and new acquisitions, including due diligence, research of governing local, state, and federal regulations, outreach to municipalities and other stakeholders to secure required land‑use entitlements, reviewing and organizing project plans and related documents, soliciting proposals, hiring and managing external consulting teams such as engineers, architects, and ensuring compliance with project schedule and budget while coordinating among multiple internal teams and stakeholders.
• Acting as the company point‑of‑contact for tenants, helping to ensure tenant success by problem solving, answering routine questions and responding to operational needs, researching leases to determine rights and responsibilities of landlord and tenant, visiting centers regularly to ensure efficient, clean, safe, and code‑compliant operation and collecting tenant feedback and incorporating suggestions to enhance the centers’ appearance and success.
• Utilizing company software systems and managing preparation/scheduling of recurring property reports and internal meetings, assisting the Accounting department to ensure timely payment of the center’s operating costs by answering questions regarding billings, invoices, charges, coding and assisting with management and adherence to operational and capital budgets for the centers.

• Passion for the real estate industry.
• Enthusiasm, entrepreneurial initiative and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills.
• Collaborative, team player.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and easily adapts to change.
• Desire to work hard and with a strong sense of urgency.
• Can‑do, optimistic attitude.
• Orientation toward innovation and trying new things.

Massachusetts‑based WS Development is a mixed‑use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best‑in‑class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically‑integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting‑edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers.

With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately‑owned development firms in the country.

WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free‑thinking excellence.

We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.