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JLL · 16 hours ago

Retail Development and Entitlements Lead

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

15+ years exp

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way, and they are seeking an experienced Manager of Development and Project Entitlements to provide subject matter expertise for retail development projects across the continental United States. This senior-level position involves driving exceptional client service delivery and optimizing project timelines for banking sector clients by leveraging extensive retail development expertise.

CommercialReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

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, ensuring seamless project coordination and timely delivery of outcomes

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

Provide expert consultation on complex or problematic developments, offering troubleshooting support and technical guidance

Foster collaborative relationships between transaction, design, and construction teams

Qualification

Retail development expertiseEntitlement processesZoning applicationsLand use approvalsCivil engineeringEnvironmental regulationsUtility coordinationProject managementRelationship managementAnalytical skillsTechnical guidanceDatabase managementKPI monitoringCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (advanced degree preferred, particularly in retail or commercial development)

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, architecture, or real estate development with strong 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

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

Preferred

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