Entitlement & Permitting Lead - Land Development

Stonefield Engineering & Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Wellness Program

Fitness Membership

Pet Insurance

401(k) & Roth Retirement Plans

Job summary

Stonefield Engineering & Design, a full-service engineering and consulting firm, is seeking an Entitlement / Permit Manager in New York, NY. You will lead the entitlement and permitting process for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, coordinating with local boards, state agencies, and project teams.

We value a proactive, detail-oriented professional with 3+ years in land development entitlements, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in land development entitlements or related municipal/planning role.
• Strong knowledge of NY and/or NJ land use regulations and permitting processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entitlement and permitting process for residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects from inception through approval
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with local, county, and state agencies including planning boards, zoning boards, DEP, DOT, and utility authorities
• Coordinate pre-application meetings and represent clients/projects at public hearings, board meetings, and agency reviews
• Develop and maintain permit schedules, tracking all submissions, reviews, approvals, and expirations
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, attorneys, environmental consultants, and surveyors to ensure timely and complete submissions
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise project teams on impacts to approval timelines and strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal officials, planning departments, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare entitlement reports, project summaries, and status updates for internal teams and clients
• Support business development efforts through due diligence research and feasibility reviews

Skills

Land development entitlements

Permit applications

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field

AICP/PE/PP certification

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Stonefield Engineering & Design, a full-service engineering and consulting firm, is seeking an Entitlement / Permit Manager in New York, NY. You will lead the entitlement and permitting process for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, coordinating with local boards, state agencies, and project teams.

We value a proactive, detail-oriented professional with 3+ years in land development entitlements, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication skills.