Jll
real estate
ManagerofDevelopmentandProjectEntitlements
“Manager of Development and Project Entitlements at Jll. Skills: Retail development, Entitlement processes, Project management, Stakeholder coordination. Deliver exceptional client service. Serve as primary liaison”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting support; technical guidance; Conduct root cause analyses on problematic submissions
travel up to 30%, Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business, Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, architecture, or real estate development with emphasis on first and second-generation retail construction projects, both ground-up and in-line developments, Comprehensive understanding of zoning laws, land use regulations, and entitlement processes across multiple jurisdictions, Deep knowledge of land use planning, zoning codes, variance and special use approvals, PUDs, and subdivision processes, grasp of federal and local governmental authorities, building codes, environmental regulations, and laws affecting retail development, Understanding of land surveying, title work, and utility provider requirements, Proven track record managing projects from lease negotiation through entitlement, permitting, construction, and close-out phases, Extensive knowledge of retail space design, construction requirements, and scheduling processes, Experience with due diligence of physical site conditions, soil remediation implementation, and storm water management, Proficiency in Excel and MS Project or equivalent industry scheduling software, Demonstrated ability to monitor and direct multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and land use counsel throughout entitlement processes
Nice to Have
advanced degree preferred, particularly in retail or commercial development, Familiarity with rezoning processes, development agreements, subdivision platting, PUD approvals, civil engineering, utility easements, and public hearing processes, Environmental experience with soil contamination, floodplain, and wetland mitigation
What You'll Do.
Deliver exceptional client service
Serve as primary liaison
Leverage retail development expertise
Accountable for due diligence processes
Accountable for entitlement processes
Analyze and optimize existing processes
Develop and refine tracking mechanisms
Create and maintain databases
Establish key performance indicators
Conduct root cause analyses
Provide expert consultation
Advise on landlord work letter negotiations
Foster collaborative relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as the primary liaison between JLL, the client, and various stakeholders; Foster collaborative relationships between transaction, design, and construction teams; Monitor and direct multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and land use counsel
Communication Scope
effective communication; strategic relationship management
Process & Methodology
Manage projects from lease negotiation through entitlement, permitting, construction, and close-out phases, Develop new processes, refine existing processes and gain buy-in from key stakeholders, Develop and refine tracking mechanisms to identify project schedule acceleration opportunities while minimizing forecast error rates, Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for external consultants and monitor their performance, workload, and deliverables
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