Development Manager, Entitlements

What You’ll Do

• Lead the project entitlement process from start to finish, including zoning changes, plat approvals, and securing all necessary permits from municipal, county, and state/provincial authorities.
• Conduct comprehensive site feasibility and due diligence, including review of title/survey, environmental reports, and geotechnical studies to identify potential development constraints and opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with public and private utility providers (power, water, sewer, gas, fiber).
• Manage the process for utility capacity studies, service agreements, and the design and approval of on-site and off-site utility infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate a team of external consultants, including civil engineers, architects, land use attorneys, and environmental specialists, to ensure the timely submission of high-quality applications and reports.
• Represent NorthPoint Development in public hearings and meetings before planning commissions, city councils, and other governmental bodies to advocate for project approval.
• Perform critical reviews of civil engineering plans, drainage reports, and traffic studies to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and project objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules and budgets for the pre-development and entitlement phases of projects, tracking progress and reporting on key milestones.
• Ensure a smooth transition of fully entitled projects to the vertical construction team, providing all necessary documentation and background.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field. A Professional Engineering (PE) license is highly preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of direct experience in land entitlement, civil engineering, and/or land use planning, with a proven track record of successfully entitling large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
• Deep understanding of the land entitlement process, zoning and subdivision codes and processes, comprehensive plans, and infrastructure development.
• Experience working with utility providers and navigating regulatory energy frameworks is a significant asset.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and present complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders, including government officials and community members.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate potential issues, develop creative solutions, and make decisive judgments to keep projects on track.
• Highly resourceful and collaborative with the ability to work effectively within a team and lead external partners.