6394 Entitlement Project Manager, SoCal, CA

Our client is seeking a seasoned person for this critical role supporting field & Construction PM’s. Work closely w/ management to confirm entitlements are consistent w/ company goals. Work closely w/ Construction PM’s. Assist company staff w/ project value engineering assessments & documentation of revisions w/ governing authorities

Responsibilities:

. Specific experience w/ CEQA. Gain entitlements & permits for potential development projects through governmental agencies, formulate strategies, & direct internal & external development teams.

Perform all predevelopment activities, including feasibility, design, layout, & entitlement, permitting & due diligence.

Work w/ Sr. mgmt. on optimal entitlement strategy & on the final development agreements & easement agreements. Develop & refine plans, designs, cost estimates, permitting & project timelines during the pre-entitlement period. Update/track all proforma/budget changes.

Develop relationships w/ civic & community groups & government agencies. Implementing the day-to-day permitting process of our projects to assure timely permitting & agency approvals.

Take direction from Team/Sr Mgmt to prepare permit application packages & process permits for local agency approvals.

Coordinating comments, revisions, & clearances to ensure timely reviews & approvals.

Track & complete all permitting-related work, including new permit applications & permit renewals. Keep the permit process on track.

Manage the application & CEQA process, including consultants & land use attorney.

Work w/ project managers to address design concerns. Negotiate w/ environmental groups/project opponents.

RFP writing, Interviewing/Analysis/Negotiating & Recommendations of the Design Team.

Oversee project permitting/implementation through completion of construction. Facilitate & present at meetings w/ state/local agencies, including public hearings/community engagements.

Provide technical due diligence to identify risks & assess zoning/land use/legal/environmental/infrastructure/ traffic/ utilities/ earthwork/ geotechnical/construction.

Ability to manage multiple tasks & multiple projects.

Qualifications –

5+ years’ experience in Entitlements, Project Management & Construction.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

A degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering, business, or a related field, & multiple years of prior experience working on discretionary entitlements.

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