Manager of Development and Project Entitlements
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