Hiring: Associate (Planning & Development Advisory) Company: Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:03:49 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience managing complex projects in planning, development, consulting, or real estate advisory Required Skills: •At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle. •B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early-stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond. •This associate will lead complex planning and development advisory engagements for higher education and mission-driven institutions. This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for guiding institutions through strategic decisions that shape campus housing, recreation facilities, student unions, mixed-use developments, and other transformative assets. •You will manage projects from analysis through implementation strategy, directing internal teams, advising institutional leaders, and ensuring deliverables reflect both analytical rigor and practical execution. •Located in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days in office per week •How You'll Contribute •Lead multiple comprehensive planning and development advisory projects •Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor •Oversee research, market analysis, financial modeling, space planning, and stakeholder engagement efforts •Synthesize analytics into clear, implementable recommendations •Direct and mentor analysts, elevating the quality of their thinking and deliverables •Manage scope, pricing, invoicing, and overall project financial performance •Ensure quality control, documentation integrity, and client satisfaction •Contribute to business development efforts, including relationship cultivation and new opportunity identification •Strengthen internal analytical tools, models, and methodologies Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!