Development Acquisitions Associate

Location: Carmel, IN; In-Office

Reports To: Mike Klein, VP, Development Acquisitions  

Raising the Standard

Some roles are about filling a seat. This one is about raising a standard.

At Trinitas, we look for professionals who take ownership naturally, who care about precision, follow-through, and the impact their work has on others. If you hold yourself to a high bar even when no one is watching, you’ll likely feel aligned here.

Why This Role Matters

This role exists to support the sourcing, evaluation, and advancement of new development opportunities that shape Trinitas’ future portfolio.

The work directly supports the Development Acquisitions team and broader development pipeline by ensuring disciplined market analysis, strong underwriting, and organized deal execution.

When this role is performed well, the company maintains a strong pipeline of high-quality development opportunities and advances projects capable of delivering long-term value to residents, communities, and investors.

You won’t just complete assignments. You’ll help maintain a standard.

What It Means to Work the Trinitas Way

Our values guide how we operate every day.

Develop with Purpose & Passion

· Evaluate development opportunities through detailed market research, site analysis, and financial underwriting.

· Support the identification and advancement of projects that contribute meaningfully to the long-term growth of the Trinitas portfolio.

Act with Extreme Ownership

· Manage and track acquisition pipeline activity, ensuring deal information and documentation are accurate and organized.

· Proactively support deal evaluation, underwriting assumptions, and internal coordination needed to advance opportunities.

Do the Right Thing

· Prepare clear, accurate materials for internal review, including investment memoranda and presentations for Investment Committee.

· Communicate risks, assumptions, and insights transparently while supporting responsible investment decisions.

Core Responsibilities

The following represent the essential functions of the role and must be able to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Conduct early-stage market and site evaluations including demographic trends, competitive supply, rent comparables, absorption, and demand drivers.
• Assist in sourcing land and redevelopment opportunities through broker relationships, data platforms, and market outreach.
• Support preliminary underwriting for development opportunities including cost assumptions, rent projections, yield analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Compile due diligence materials and prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and exhibits for Investment Committee review.
• Track acquisition pipeline activity and maintain organized deal documentation within internal systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party consultants to validate underwriting assumptions and development considerations.
• Travel periodically to target markets to support site visits, broker meetings, and market evaluations.
• Support preparation of internal communications and Teams updates regarding active pursuit projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

After 6–12 months in this role:

• You are consistently contributing meaningful analysis that helps the team evaluate and prioritize development opportunities.
• You are trusted to prepare accurate underwriting inputs, market research, and internal investment materials.
• Acquisition pipeline data, documentation, and deal files are well organized and reliably maintained.
• You are recognized as a dependable contributor who supports deal execution and strengthens the development acquisition process.

Success here is measured not only by output but by the trust you build.

What Will Help You Thrive

Successful candidates typically bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in real estate development, brokerage, land acquisition, investment sales, or related real estate roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with platforms such as CoStar, LightBox Vision, Atlas X, CRM systems, and Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Just as important, you:

• Take pride in accountability.
• Value accuracy and follow-through.
• Perform well in fast-moving environments with multiple active priorities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is performed primarily in an office environment. The role may require extended periods of sitting, routine use of standard office equipment and technology, and the ability to view a computer screen for extended periods. The role may also require periodic travel to development markets for site visits and meetings.

What We Offer

We believe high standards should be matched with meaningful support.

Trinitas offers a competitive benefits package designed to support both professional performance and personal well-being, including:

• Appreciate a balanced life with our generous time-off policy, including paid time off (PTO), volunteer days, and holidays.
• 401(k) with 4% company matching
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $1,000-$1,500 HSA Match
• Initial $750 work-from-home setup stipend
• $60 Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

Additional details will be shared during the interview process.

Why Trinitas

We believe strong teams are built on ownership, integrity, and meaningful contribution. Here, expectations are clear, responsibility is real, and performance matters.

The right person won’t just fit this role, they’ll elevate it.

If you want to better understand how we operate, what we build, and the standards we hold ourselves to, we encourage you to learn more about Trinitas here .

Trinitas Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status