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Manager of Development and Project Entitlements

United States, New York Employment contract 160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 08, 2026
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JLL is seeking an experienced Manager of Development and Project Entitlements to provide subject matter expertise for retail development projects across the continental United States while this senior-level position requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in retail and commercial development, with deep expertise in entitlement processes, permitting, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will drive exceptional client service delivery while optimizing project timelines and success rates for our banking sector client through delivering exceptional client service via technical expertise, effective communication, and strategic relationship management. This role serves as the primary liaison between JLL, the client, and various stakeholders throughout the development process, ensuring seamless project coordination and timely delivery of outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver exceptional client service through technical expertise, effective communication, and strategic relationship management
  • Serve as the primary liaison between JLL, the client, and various stakeholders throughout the development process
  • Leverage extensive retail development expertise to guide successful project delivery from inception through full permit authorization and utility provisioning
  • Provide strategic oversight of entitlement processes, including zoning applications, land use approvals, environmental permits, and utility coordination
  • Analyze and optimize existing processes while developing new methodologies, playbooks, and responsibility frameworks for internal teams and external consultants
  • Develop and refine tracking mechanisms to identify project schedule acceleration opportunities while minimizing forecast error rates
  • Create and maintain comprehensive databases of permit expeditors, land use counsel, and subject matter experts
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for external consultants and monitor their performance, workload, and deliverables
  • Conduct root cause analyses on problematic submissions and provide peer reviews of due diligence reports
  • Provide expert consultation on complex or problematic developments, offering troubleshooting support and technical guidance
  • Advise on landlord work letter lease negotiations, zoning requirements, environmental entitlements, and utility acquisition processes
  • Foster collaborative relationships between transaction, design, and construction teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, architecture, or real estate development
  • 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
  • Strong 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

  • 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 we offer

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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