Development Manager, Entitlements

About the role

NorthPoint is a real estate developer that combines an entrepreneurial spirit with empowering its team members. They are seeking a Development Manager, Entitlements to join their growing team. This role is crucial in the pre-development lifecycle of NorthPoint Development's industrial and data center projects, focusing on navigating the complex entitlement and permitting landscape to secure all necessary jurisdictional approvals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• A 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.
• A 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.
• A highly resourceful and collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team and lead external partners.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of direct experience in land entitlement, civil engineering, and/or land use planning.
• 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.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• A highly resourceful and collaborative approach.

Skills

The following skills are desirable:

• A Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience with utility providers and regulatory energy frameworks.
• Experience with public hearings and meetings before planning commissions, city councils, and other governmental bodies.
• Experience with civil engineering plans, drainage reports, and traffic studies.
• Experience with external consultants, including civil engineers, architects, land use attorneys, and environmental specialists.

Benefits

NorthPoint offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment.
• Scholarships and paid professional development.
• Wellness Spending Account.
• Cellphone Reimbursement.
• Mental Health Reimbursement.
• Childcare Reimbursement.
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution.
• Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen.
• Parental Paid Leave.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match.

Pay

Competitive salary with market-leading benefits and perks.

Schedule

On-site role in Cincinnati, Charlotte, Detroit, Kansas City, or St. Louis.