Manager, Development Services (Central)

Description

• Entitlement Coordination (20%) Assist in managing the entitlement process for land acquisitions and build-to-suit projects. Prepare and track budgets, schedules, and consultant deliverables. Support the team in navigating public hearings, preparing applications, and coordinating with municipalities to obtain necessary approvals.
• Land Acquisition Support (30%) Support the due diligence process in partnership with internal teams and consultants. Assist in identifying and mitigating potential risks for property acquisitions, reviewing environmental, utility, fee, and geotechnical factors, and evaluating offsite improvement requirements and access issues.
• RFP Support (5%) Contribute to customer RFP responses by providing due diligence insights, entitlement details, and site planning information to ensure alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements.
• Site Feasibility and Layout (40%) Conduct site feasibility analyses and prepare conceptual site layouts using AutoCAD to balance functionality and coverage while meeting zoning and design requirements. Coordinate site access, grading, and stormwater considerations to support compliant and efficient designs.
• Design Coordination (5%) Collaborate with development and design teams to integrate customer requirements, entitlement conditions, and site-specific constraints into project designs across the Central Region.

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience supporting due diligence, entitlement, and municipal approval processes for industrial and/or data center projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple project timelines.
• 5+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related development roles.
• Familiarity with site planning, permitting, and development documentation.
• Ability to research and understand municipal zoning codes and site requirements across various markets.
• Willingness to travel approximately 40% within Central region markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Exposure to entitlements across multiple U.S. regions.
• Professional license (Engineer or Architect) a plus.
• Experience and willingness to utilize AI in workflow to improve operational efficiency

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance