ABOUT US:

New Empire Corp is a comprehensive real estate development conglomerate headquartered in New York City. Since its establishment in 1997, New Empire has become a leader in medium-sized residential development in the city. The group offers a range of services including procurement, analysis, planning, financing, construction and design, construction management, marketing, and property management. In prime locations throughout New York City, New Empire has successfully renovated, constructed, and developed over 120 mixed-use residential and hotel projects. Additionally, New Empire has achieved numerous accolades and accomplishments in the residential development field, including being the 2020 Sales Champion for the Neighborly LIC project, the 2021 Brooklyn Sales Champion, and the New York Sales Runner-up for the 567 Ocean Ave project, as well as the 2022 Sales Champion for boutique properties and the most investment-worthy property for the 208 Delancey project. The innovative spirit and market insights of New Empire Group have driven design innovation throughout the entire industry in New York. https://www.newempirecorp.com/

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated Development Manager Assistant / Junior Development Manager with an architectural background to join our growing development team. This role will support senior Development Managers across the full life cycle of real estate projects — from acquisition, entitlement, and design coordination, through construction and delivery. Candidates should have 3+ years of professional experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate across consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field (Architecture preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in architecture, real estate development, or project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit, SketchUp, or other design tools a plus.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and entitlement processes.
• Financial literacy: familiarity with budgeting, cost tracking, and pro forma analysis is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); project management software experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into a full Development Manager role.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Architecture: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Support senior Development Managers in overseeing day-to-day project execution.
• Conduct feasibility studies, zoning analysis, and site due diligence for acquisitions.
• Assist with preparation and tracking of project budgets, schedules, and financial models.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, and contractors to maintain design and project objectives.
• Review architectural drawings and construction documents for compliance with zoning, building codes, and project requirements.
• Use AutoCAD (and related design software) to review/redline drawings, prepare basic diagrams, or evaluate unit layouts and site plans.
• Support entitlement and permitting processes, including submissions to city agencies.
• Help prepare internal and external reports, presentations, and investor/lender materials.
• Track project milestones, flag potential risks, and assist in problem resolution.
• Participate in coordination meetings with construction, sales, and marketing teams.