Real Estate Development Coordinator

MCB Real Estate ("MCB") is a privately held, fully integrated national real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. As a vertically integrated organization with in-house development, construction, and commercial property management capabilities, MCB is involved in every stage of the real estate investment lifecycle. MCB manages approximately $4 billion in real estate assets on behalf of a primarily institutional investor base.

MCB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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The Real Estate Development Coordinator supports MCB’s development and community development activities throughout the development lifecycle, with primary responsibility for evaluating consultant proposals, analyzing project budgets and contract issues, and recommending solutions affecting project costs, schedules, and commitments.  This role also facilitates internal and external stakeholder communications, maintains project documentation, organizes meetings, and provides related administrative support.

JOB ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - the following is not an all-inclusive list of the job responsibilities; MCB may change or revise listed duties and responsibilities or add other job-related duties at any time as the general position responsibilities evolve and, to support business needs.

• Coordinate assigned development and community development activities; assess issues affecting project schedules, costs, and stakeholder commitments, evaluate potential solutions, and recommend appropriate action to Development leadership

• Prepare, organize, and track project documents, approvals, schedules, correspondence, and related materials.

• Participate in project planning, consultant, community engagement, and other development meetings; identify project risks and unresolved issues, recommend actions to address them, and coordinate implementation of approved solutions.

• Organize meetings involving internal teams, consultants, government agencies, community organizations, and other project partners, including scheduling, meeting space, materials, and participant coordination

• Support community engagement and outreach activities associated with development projects.

• Assist the Development team with coordination and documentation related to infrastructure and roadway improvement activities.

Contracts & Consultant Administration 

• Review consultant scopes, proposed change orders, and contract issues; evaluate implications for project requirements, costs, and commitments, and recommend resolutions to Development leadership in consultation with Legal and Accounting

• Coordinate required contract approvals and maintain accurate consultant and contract records, including contract values, approved change orders, invoices, and remaining commitments

• Prepare and administer. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for consultants, contractors, and other project partners.

• Assemble scopes of work, exhibits, project information, and supporting documentation for RFP packages.

• Coordinate distribution of RFPs and track responses and deadlines.

• Evaluate proposals and prepare an analysis of bid summaries and cost comparisons to support vendor and consultant selection.

• Provide calendar management and scheduling support for Development team members.

• Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, meeting materials, and other Development-related documents.

• Provide additional administrative and project support as business and project needs evolve.

• Prepare and maintenance of project budgets and related tracking schedules.

• Analyze expenditures against approved budgets and contract values; investigate material variances and recommend corrective action.

• Research and resolve invoice or contract discrepancies with Accounting and Development; evaluate charges against contract terms and services performed, and recommend adjustments .

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business, economics, urban planning, construction management, or a related field preferred.

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience, including internships or early career experience in commercial real estate, construction, architecture, engineering, planning, finance, or project coordination. 

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, consultants, government agencies, community stakeholders, and other external partners.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

This position is primarily performed in an office setting with extended periods of sitting and computer/keyboard use; reading documents; spreadsheet calculations; phone and other electronic equipment.  Typing dexterity needed; minimal lifting (<20 lbs.)