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Manager of Development and Project Entitlements

New York, NY, USFull-time$130k–$190k2026-09-22 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior Manager providing subject matter expertise for retail development projects across the continental US, driving entitlement processes, permitting, and stakeholder coordination for a banking sector client.

Role type

Senior Manager of Development and Project Entitlements

Builds

Retail development projects from inception through full permit authorization and utility provisioning

Domain

Commercial Real Estate / Retail Development / Land Use Planning

Required skills

Entitlement processes, Zoning laws, Land use regulations, Project management, Stakeholder coordination, Process optimization, Team leadership, Regulatory compliance, Excel, MS Project

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management, Experience with soil remediation, Storm water management, Environmental regulations, Rezoning processes, Development agreements

Technologies

Excel, MS Project

Responsibilities

Serve as primary liaison between JLL, client, and stakeholders; Guide project delivery from inception to permit authorization; Optimize entitlement processes and develop methodologies/playbooks; Establish KPIs for external consultants and monitor performance; Provide expert consultation on complex developments and zoning requirements; Foster collaboration between transaction, design, and construction teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight