Thompson | Dorfman Partners, LLC is a real estate development and investment firm whose principals have a long history in California's housing industry. Formed in 1999 by Will Thompson and Bruce Dorfman, Thompson | Dorfman focuses on multi-family residential development, with particular emphasis on well-sited, urban in-fill and mixed-use properties located in high-growth, technology-driven markets in the western United States.

The principals of Thompson | Dorfman are 25+ year veterans in their industry with a reputation for quality and a track record of performance. Collectively, they have developed 10,000 multi-family homes in 35 California apartment and condominium communities. They have also expanded their services to provide development advisory, management, and investment expertise to corporate land owners and financial institutions.

While discovering overlooked opportunities and resolving challenging development issues, Thompson | Dorfman continues to deliver luxury in-fill housing that benefits the surrounding community, rewards its investors, and surpasses the expectations of property residents.

Position Summary
The Development Associate will play a central role within the development team, working closely with the Principals of the firm. The role involves:
• Leading project management initiatives for residential and mixed-use projects in San Francisco and the Bay Area including investment analysis, design, construction, budgeting, market analysis, pricing, sales & marketing, legal and asset management
• Working throughout the entire development life cycle from acquisitions and due diligence, through entitlements, permitting, construction and sales & marketing
• Supporting the Principals to identify and assess new deals and development opportunities
• Playing a key role in managing the design team and coordinating with the City to work through the entitlement process
• Acting as liaison with equity partners and lenders to determine capital requirements, conduct investment analysis and coordinate project funding, budgeting and reporting

Qualifications
• 2-3 years in an analyst role at a top tier consulting firm or investment bank
• Excellent organization, time management and planning skills – the ability to juggle multiple projects and keep things moving along is a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly self-motivated with strong problem solving ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Passion for real estate and an interest in building a career in the industry

To apply, please send an email to Stephanie Hill, Project Manager, sh@thompsondorfman.com