OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
Poverni Sheikh Group is a vertically integrated real estate investment platform managed by professionals with extensive property-level experience and a successful track record of value creation. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and team-oriented individual with a passion for commercial real estate development to join our team. This individual will work directly with our senior leadership team to help analyze and underwrite new development opportunities, navigate the entitlement and approval process, and assist in the acquisition and closing of land sites.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Development Underwriting, Entitlements, Due Diligence, and Project Execution
- Support the development team find, design, permit and build ground-up and redevelopment self storage projects across the country
- Conduct site feasibility analysis, including zoning and land use research, density calculations, and permitting timelines
- Review and analyze deal pipelines sourced through broker relationships, direct outreach, and internal origination efforts
- Coordinate with land use attorneys, architects, engineers, and municipal agencies to support entitlement strategy
- Analyze financial models, project budgets, and pro formas to assess return metrics
- Assist in the execution of pre-development tasks such as community outreach, submitting zoning applications, attending public hearings, and managing consultants through due diligence phases
- Support the acquisition and closing process
- Collaborate with the development and construction teams to ensure a smooth handoff from entitlement to vertical development
- Attend industry conferences, design meetings, and site visits as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in real estate, urban planning, finance, architecture, or engineering is a plus (military experience is a plus)
- 2+ years of experience in real estate development, or a related commercial real estate function preferred
- Experience interpreting zoning codes, land use policies, or entitlement requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with a focus on financial modeling; familiarity with Argus, GIS tools, or project management platforms is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently
- Self-starter with a team mindset, a strong work ethic, and the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, dynamic environment