[Hiring] Project Manager - Entitlements & Design @Driven Brands Inc.

Role Description

Driven Brands Development is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Development Project Manager specializing in entitlements, permitting, and construction administration to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the regulatory and developmental aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

If you possess strong project management skills, a deep understanding of entitlement processes, and a proven track record in navigating complex permitting procedures, we invite you to apply.

How you will Own it:

• Define site scope and project timeline for entitlements.
• Allocate resources needed to entitle projects quickly.
• Manage a detailed project schedule and work plan in Smartsheet.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to internal and external stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Manage contracts with consultants by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed.

Outcomes we would want to see from your efforts:

• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and entitlements for sites quickly and correctly with minimum supervision.
• Initiate construction starts within 30 days of entitlement completion.
• Meet site budgets without compromising quality or compliance.
• Support team with receptiveness to direction, and effective collaboration with both internal team and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, zoning, land use or a combination of these.
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy or other research-focused program preferred, but not required.
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline with experience seeing projects through real estate kick off to construction start.
• Ability to read, analyze and translate/summarize civil and building construction drawings – including irrigation, utility, and MEP plans.
• Ability to read, analyze and translate/summarize government and legal code/statutes including Building Code, Land Use/Zoning, Development Ordinance, Code Enforcement Policies.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills - not afraid to make phone calls, negotiate and over-communicate both internally and externally with consultants and stakeholders.
• Independently motivated and keen to work with a team - able to work independently on assigned projects and open to assist teammates and ask for help from teammates when needed.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively and resourcefully.
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
• Initiative and bias for action, on-time delivery, and operational excellence.
• Honest and direct without any ego.
• Ability to utilize, or quickly learn to use multiple software applications including Smartsheets, Bluebeam, and Protrack.
• Experience with AutoCAD highly recommended.

Benefits

• High performance and innovation, enabling our employees to go further, faster in their careers.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement based upon performance and aptitude, not time served.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexible PTO policy fostering a healthy work-life balance among team members.