Development And Entitlement Manager - Remote

This is a remote position.
The Development & Entitlement Manager is responsible for driving the entitlement and pre-construction process to achieve the company’s new store opening plan by contributing to the feasibility, entitlement, due diligence and permitting phases. This position manages the acquisition and development processes and strategies for store development, including all aspects of the entitlement process, architecture and engineering coordination, and coordination with landowners and municipalities through the entire permitting process. The Development & Entitlement Manager has the responsibility to oversee the entire entitlement and permitting process within the established timeline.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Optimize the speed to construction for a given project.
• Coordinate and manage various teams, which may include civil engineers, architects, and geotechnical, environmental, survey, and various other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement.
• Communicate effectively with jurisdictions and various public agencies during design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building and site design that meets operational standards.
• Meet established development timelines by: reviewing master project schedules, ensuring architects and engineers are provided with accurate and timely information, verifying material procurement and delivery are synchronized with schedules, regularly monitoring progress of all projects, visiting sites, and requesting modified completion target dates when necessary.
• Support the Real Estate Managers, Design Managers, and Project Managers in their research for sites, including due diligence, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and floor and site plans.
• Coordinates with other development partners, including Legal, 3rd party developers, landlords, and local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographic locations, all of which may be in various stages of the development process.
• Create site specific development schedules for property acquisition and leases, based on local code and permit requirements, conditional use permits, platting, and required third party approvals.
• Build strong relationships with other functions and plays a critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders including architects, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers, sing vendors, and other members of the development team.

How we reward you:

• 401K with company match
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Bereavement leave*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*

• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

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• Successful completion of annual store training
• Minimum five years of development or project management experience, with increasing project management responsibility, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent experience required

You’re wanted here
We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, you are welcome here.

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