Development Analyst

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living Mgmt Inc is seeking a qualified professional to manage entitlement and permitting for development projects. You will track approvals, coordinate with municipal agencies and consultants, and maintain schedules and documentation to ensure project readiness.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in real estate development or permitting, with strong proficiency in Smartsheet and Excel. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or related discipline.
• 3+ years in real estate development, permitting, or project coordination.
• Experience with entitlement or development approval processes preferred.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Excel and Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and construction management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track entitlement and permitting timelines and approvals.
• Coordinate permitting activities with municipal agencies, expeditors and consultants.
• Maintain logs, checklists and trackers for jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Prepare status reports and dashboards related to permitting and project readiness.
• Support development and maintenance of post-entitlement schedules using Smartsheet.

Skills

Risk Identification

Time Management

Professional Judgment

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Architecture/Engineering/Real Estate/Urban Planning/Business or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Procore

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

Essential Duties

• Track post-entitlement conditions, permitting requirements and regulatory approvals for assigned development projects.
• Maintain logs, checklists and trackers for jurisdiction-specific requirements and approval status.
• Facilitate coordination of permitting activities with municipal agencies, third-party expeditors and consultants.
• Track permit submittals, comments, responses and approval timelines.
• Support development and maintenance of post-entitlement schedules using Smartsheet and related tools.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards and summaries related to permitting, approvals and project readiness.
• Facilitate consultant coordination, including tracking scopes, deliverables and required documentation.
• Organize and maintain project files, approval documents, correspondence and permit records in shared systems.
• Maintain preparation of materials required for financing, GMP development and internal project handoffs.
• Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction and Finance teams to gather and distribute project information.
• Facilitate meeting preparation, agendas and follow-up action tracking.
• Maintain standardized templates, workflows and reporting tools developed by the Senior Manager.
• Maintain the implementation and ongoing use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for post-entitlement and permitting activities, including maintaining templates, checklists and documentation.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies or risks in tracking and documentation and escape as appropriate.
• Travel to project sites, City/County staff or planning meetings, as needed (up to 25%).
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Risk Identification and Mitigation Awareness
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Professional Judgment and Accountability
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical thinking and data accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaboration and teamwork

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Business/finance or a related field preferred
• Three (3) or more years of experience in real estate development, construction, planning, permitting, project coordination, development analytics or a related field
• Experience with entitlement, permitting or development approval processes preferred
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with shared document management systems (e.g., SharePoint); familiarity with project or construction management platforms (e.g., Procore) a plus
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, consultants and external agencies

Pay Range: 68,600.00 - 85,750.00

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.