About the role

  • Manager of Development and Project Entitlements for JLL's retail development projects across the United States. Drive exceptional client service through technical expertise and strategic relationship management.

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
  • 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 (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

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Program Manager – Construction

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$160,000 - $200,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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