Our client is a real estate development and consulting firm focused on three pillars: Real Estate Development & Investment, Consulting & Strategic Advisory, and Capital & Investment Solutions. With a footprint spanning Washington, DC, Indiana, Michigan, and Alabama, the firm identifies undervalued assets. It creates lasting value through strategic property acquisition, development, and asset repositioning across the greater Washington D.C., metropolitan area and beyond.

On the consulting side, the firm provides expert strategic advisory to Fortune 500 companies, federal government agencies, and real estate ventures — specializing in change management, strategy and operations, due diligence, and regulatory navigation. Through its capital arm, the firm structures debt and equity solutions, connecting visionary developers with sophisticated investors to drive sustainable growth and returns.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized, resourceful, and proactive Administrative Assistant to support a real estate developer and consultant with a fast-paced and varied schedule. This role is responsible for conducting research, managing communications, preparing documents and presentations, and providing broad administrative and operational support to a growing small business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys research, communicating with people, organizing information, and helping a business run more efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and synthesize information into clear, concise summaries, documents, and recommendations.
• Perform outreach via email and phone as needed.
• Create, edit, and maintain documents, presentations, and pitch decks.
• Lead and coordinate the intern search, including research, outreach, and candidate follow-up.
• Provide general administrative and operational support across the business.
• Organize information, track tasks, and ensure deadlines and follow-ups are managed effectively.
• Support the preparation of materials for meetings, projects, and business development activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and provide solutions to administrative needs.
• Take feedback quickly and implement changes effectively.
• Manage up by proactively communicating priorities, identifying potential issues, and anticipating what support is needed.
• Handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong research and information-synthesis abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with email and phone outreach.
• Ability to create polished documents, presentations, and pitch decks.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Highly proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Able to receive feedback and implement it quickly.
• Strong judgment and the ability to anticipate needs.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in an administrative, executive assistant, operations, real estate, consulting, or similar role.