Development & Entitlement Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 112,500 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Discounts at restaurants and theme parks

Paid time off starting at 15 days

Continuous education assistance

Income protection including Disability and Life insurance

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain based in California is seeking a Development & Entitlement Manager to oversee the entitlement and pre-construction process for new store openings. This role involves managing project development from feasibility to permitting, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring projects meet established timelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of project management experience, preferably in retail. Comprehensive benefits and travel requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of development or project management experience in retail or hospitality.
• Ability to drive in locations that requires ground transportation.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the entitlement and pre-construction process for new store openings.
• Creates development schedules based on local codes and permits.
• Supports various managers in site research and feasibility studies.
• Coordinates with civil engineers, architects, and various consultants.
• Communicates with public agencies during design review process.

Skills

Project Management

Site Development

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates 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. Optimizes the speed to construction for a given project.
• Supports 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 and manages various teams, which may include civil engineers, architects, and geotechnical, environmental, survey, and various other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement. Coordinates with other development partners, including Legal, 3rd party developers, landlords, and local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Meets 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.
• Communicates effectively with jurisdictions and various public agencies during design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building and site design that meets operational standards. Works on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographic locations, all of which may be in various stages of the development process.
• Builds 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, singular vendors, and other members of the development team.
• 40% Travel, with some overnight travel. Applicants must be able to meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations.

How we reward you

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

Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent experience required
• Minimum five years of development or project management experience, with increasing project management responsibility, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training
• Ability to drive in locations that requires ground transportation during the course of work

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.