Development & Entitlement Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Creates site specific development schedules for property acquisition and leases, based on local code and permit requirements, conditional use permits, platting, and required third party approvals.
• Optimizes the speed to construction for a given project.
• Supports the Real Estate Managers, Design Managers, and Project Managers in their research for sites, including due diligence, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and floor and site plans.
• Captures and coordinates with various teams, which may include civil engineers, architects, and geotechnical, environmental, survey, and various other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement.
• Coordinates with other development partners, including Legal, 3rd party developers, landlords, and local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains development timelines by: reviewing master project schedules, ensuring architects and engineers are provided with accurate and timely information, verifying material procurement and delivery are synchronized with schedules, regularly monitoring progress of all projects, visiting sites, and requesting modified completion target dates when necessary.
• Communicates effectively with jurisdictions and various public agencies during design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building and site design that meets operational standards.
• Works on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographic locations, all of which may be in various stages of the development process.
• Builds strong relationships with other functions and plays a critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders including architects, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers, sign vendors, and other members of the development team.

Job Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent experience. Minimum five years of development or project management experience, with increasing project management responsibility, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment. Successful completion of initial and periodically required training. Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position. If hired, successful completion of annual store training. Active driver’s license.

Work Environment

10% Travel, with some overnight travel.

How We Reward You

• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Background & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent experience required. Minimum five years of development or project management experience, with increasing project management responsibility, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment. Successful completion of initial and periodically required training. Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position. If hired, successful completion of annual store training. Active driver’s license.

Pay Range

M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.