Development Associate

San Francisco, United States

Development Associate - San Francisco, CA

Classification: Full Time, exempt

Position Summary
City Ventures is seeking a full-time Development Associate to support their Development team in securing entitlements and permits for residential sites across Northern California. The role is based in the San Francisco office, with significant travel by car for meetings and site visits.

About City Ventures
City Ventures is a California-based residential real estate developer and homebuilder committed to creating sustainable, energy-efficient communities throughout the state. With offices in San Francisco and Irvine, the company focuses on transforming underutilized infill sites into vibrant neighborhoods that provide much-needed housing in desirable urban and suburban markets.

Every City Ventures home is designed with sustainability at its core—incorporating all-electric systems, solar power, and smart home technology—helping residents save on energy costs while reducing environmental impact. The company has delivered thousands of homes across Northern and Southern California, spanning a diverse range of communities from townhomes and condominiums to mixed-use urban projects.

City Ventures’ mission is to “Bring Life to Land” by pairing thoughtful design with environmental responsibility, creating lasting value for homeowners and the communities they serve.

Our team is driven by a passion for creating lasting value and exceeding the expectations of our residents and partners. We foster a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values performance, continuous learning, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct land use research, analyze government fees, and prepare permits and project applications.
Coordinate and submit permit applications.
Gather and analyze market comparables.
Work with professional consultants and manage internal processes.
Lead due diligence activities, including land planning, environmental review, and title research.
Assist with project management coordination throughout all development stages.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, urban planning, real estate, or a related field.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work tactically, strategically, and cooperatively/collaboratively as part of a team.
High energy, passion, curiosity, and resourcefulness; ability to work both tactically and strategically as part of a team.

Compensation:

Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000 per year with additional Discretionary Bonus amount to be determined.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance are available. In addition, City Ventures offers FSA plans and a 401K with a match, three weeks (15 business days) paid time off, gym membership and phone reimbursement.

EEO Statement: City Ventures is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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