RCLCO, a national leader in providing strategic economic guidance to the real estate industry, seeks qualified senior associates in our Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Austin offices. RCLCO is recognized as the leading strategic advisor on economic and financial challenges related to real estate. Founded in 1967, RCLCO is a pioneer in bridging feasibility, consumer research, and market intelligence. Our professionals are widely respected for their ability to assess economic and market directions, and to translate these trends into project concepts and financial guidance.

Senior associates are emerging managers of RCLCO’s consulting engagements, including market research, financial modeling and optimization analyses, and investment opportunity analyses. They manage the efforts of junior analysts and collaborate with a dynamic team of consultants, including peers and seasoned executives, to deliver market-based, forward-looking advice to our clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage consulting projects from kick-off through presentation of final conclusions and results;
• Conduct primary and secondary economic, demographic, and real estate research;
• Analyze data and trends analysis employing existing RCLCO methodologies and/or new models;
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations;
• Participate in client meetings and presentations;
• Manage existing and potential client relationships;
• Participate in and support business development;
• Develop intellectual property and prepare industry publications and presentations;
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in real estate or economic consulting;
• Graduate degree and strong academic record in a real estate-related field (business, planning, real estate);
• Experience managing projects, meeting deadlines and budgets, and coordinating the efforts of other team members;
• Demonstrated leadership potential, excellent interpersonal skills, and a drive to succeed in his/her chosen profession;
• Passion for financial and economic analysis, ability to structure quantitative and qualitative problem-solving approaches, and attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Professional in demeanor and appearance, a self-starter, a good time manager and “team player.”

We ask interested applicants to send a resume and cover letter referencing this job posting to recruiting@rclco.com. Please be sure to indicate your preferred office and report your grade point averages (GPAs) for all relevant academic programs.

For information on additional career postings, including for both entry-level and more senior team members, please visit http://www.rclco.com/careers/.

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