Development Services - Due Diligence Coordinator

About the role

The Due Diligence Coordinator leads and coordinates all due diligence activities for commercial land development projects from site identification through entitlement and into pre-construction. This position serves as the central point of integration between ownership/development representatives, internal design teams (civil, architectural, structural, MEP), and third-party consultants (geotechnical, environmental, traffic, survey, utility providers, and specialty engineers).

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret local, state, and federal approval requirements, including:Zoning ordinances and overlay districts, Comprehensive plans and future land use maps, Development codes and design standards, Environmental regulations and permitting thresholds, Stormwater and utility regulations.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility analysis to evaluate:Site access and circulation constraints, Setbacks, height limits, FAR, parking requirements, Floodplain, wetlands, and environmental constraints, Easements, encumbrances, and deed restrictions.
• Identify potential entitlement risks and provide mitigation strategies. Attend and coordinate pre-application meetings with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Lead site investigations, including:Utility availability and capacity confirmation, Water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecom coordination, Off-site improvement requirements, Coordinate boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, Manage geotechnical investigations and soil testing programs, Oversee environmental due diligence efforts (Phase I/II ESA, wetlands delineation, environmental impact assessments).
• Evaluate site grading challenges, drainage patterns, and access constraints in coordination with civil engineers.
• Procure, scope, and manage third-party consultants, including:Geotechnical engineers, Environmental consultants, Traffic engineers, Surveyors, Utility consultants, Develop scopes of work aligned with project objectives and budgets, Review consultant deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals, Ensure deliverables are received on schedule and within contracted fees, Coordinate interdisciplinary communication between consultants and internal design teams.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of:Zoning regulations and entitlement processes, Building codes and land development regulations, Structural, MEP, Civil, and Geotechnical systems, Utility infrastructure and capacity analysis, Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Working knowledge of real estate development agreements and contingencies.
• Proficiency in:Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or comparable project management platforms, Document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and professional accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of commercial land development or entitlement experience within a design firm or development company.
• Experience managing consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of zoning regulations and entitlement processes.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project or comparable project management platforms.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Support: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous Firm contribution to health savings accounts. Other programs include voluntary short- and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits, monthly wellness reimbursements, telehealth benefits, mental health counseling, employee assistance programs, Medicare transition services, and financial wellness benefits.

Professional Development Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement program, mentorship opportunities, and benefits such as paid membership to a professional organization and opportunities for selection into our Next Generation Leadership Training or Associates and Directors Program.

Ownership and Prosperity: As an ESOP company, GF takes pride in offering every team member a stake in our success. Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, our employees benefit from shared company prosperity, creating a culture of shared goals and achievements.

Work-Life Integration: Flexible work schedules, paid time off, paid holidays, half-day Fridays, and paid parental leave allow our team members to achieve professional success while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, partnership status, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY: Where required by applicable law, the pay range for this position is provided in the job posting. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, education, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work may be performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations, and or on active construction or project sites. Work environments may include exposure to weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, and other site-related conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform essential job functions. These may include sitting or standing for extended periods; walking on uneven surfaces; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, and or pulling light to moderate amounts of weight; operating office and field equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination; communicating verbally and in writing; visual acuity within normal ranges.