Development Coordinator

Chicago Corporate Office - 152 · On-site

About this role

Job Description:

The Development Coordinator supports the execution of real estate development projects from early-stage feasibility through construction and completion. Working closely with Development Managers and cross-functional teams, this role assists in coordinating consultants, managing project documentation, tracking budgets and schedules, and facilitating entitlement and permitting processes as well as on site tasks as needed.

The Development Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining project momentum by ensuring alignment between internal stakeholders, external consultants, and regulatory authorities. This position contributes to financial analysis, market research, and reporting, while supporting the team administratively to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Education Allowance
  • Generous Referral Program
  • Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
  • Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality brand.

What Will You do?

  • Assist in managing real estate development projects through all phases, including feasibility, entitlement, design, and construction
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to support project execution
  • Track project schedules, budgets, and key milestones keeping the development team organized and on top of day-to-day tasks
  • Support feasibility studies, market research, and financial analysis
  • Assist with permitting and entitlement processes
  • Manage documentation, contracts, and invoices
  • Support cost tracking and forecasting
  • Identify risks and assist with mitigation strategies
  • Prepare reports and presentations
  • Collaborate with internal teams
  • Maintain knowledge of market conditions

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Some experience in the analysis, acquisition, entitlement, development, and marketing of residential land is an asset
  • Experience in the real estate industry in the area is an asset
  • An understanding of and familiarity with the planning and engineering approval process
  • Understanding of budgeting, cash flows, pro forma analysis, and general real estate underwriting analysis
  • Construction site and financial statement review is an asset
  • Experience in reading and understanding consultant’s drawings (architectural, landscape, mechanical, electrical, etc.) is an asset

Salary Range:

$65k - negotiable depending on experience + Performance based bonus

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Company at a glance

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North American cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, Toronto, and Vancouver.

We’ve constructed over 12,000 new homes, own and manage more than 6,200 rental apartments, built more than 9.5 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial space, and have an additional 24 million square feet of space in different phases of development. Employing thousands of people across North America, Onni is one of the continents largest and most established developers of real estate.

It’s our more than 50-year track record of delivering award-winning, high quality developments that makes Onni a trusted brand. At Onni, we understand that our business is dependent upon our customers and the communities we serve. It is why we believe so strongly in planning for the future and giving back to those communities through long-lasting relationships that span over generations.

We believe the culmination of our passion for building world-class urban communities, quality design, innovation and sustainability, yields exceptional communities and experiences where our customers live, work, and play. It’s our commitment to living well. It’s a celebration of community, today and for the future.

Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryReal Estate
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Top Benefits

  • Health Saving Account
  • Flexible Saving Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Education Allowance
  • Generous Referral Program
  • Discounted hotel stays

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