Manager, Planning and Development

sanmanuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

San Manuel is seeking a Planning & Development Manager to oversee multiple real estate projects from inception through completion. You will drive financial models, forecasts, budgets, and performance reporting to support strategic development initiatives.

The role requires extensive experience in land use planning, entitlement processes, and development management, with a focus on coordinating teams and external partners to achieve timely, cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required (see education).
• Ten years of experience in strategic planning, portfolio management, financial analysis and development management.
• Experience in real estate acquisitions, leasing, entitlements and development management may substitute for some education.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains financial models, proformas, forecasts and long-range plans to support acquisitions, leasing strategies, capital investments and asset management.
• Leads real estate development projects from site identification through entitlement, permitting, construction and completion.
• Manages entitlement processes including General Plan amendments, zoning changes and development agreements.
• Identifies, evaluates and pursues land and development opportunities and coordinates due diligence activities.
• Leads preparation and implementations of long-range land use plans and coordinates planning efforts among agencies, developers and engineers.
• Leads enterprise-wide financial planning, analysis, and reporting with monthly/quarterly/annual performance reviews and risk analysis.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of project documentation from third party vendors and consultants.

Skills

Real estate valuations

Pro forma modeling

Development feasibility analysis

CEQA/CEPA compliance

Contract management

Portfolio strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Accounting, Finance, Development, Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Tribal Planning & Development, the Planning & Development Manager (P&D) manages multiple projects at one time in various phases of development. Meets or exceeds established goals including project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, profitability, subcontractor relations, document management, change management, forecasting/risk analysis, cost and schedule integration and reporting. This role collaborates, initiates, and supports opportunities with other functions by championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that faithfully reflects and upholds the Tribe's vision, mission, and values. This role also assists the Director, Tribal Planning and Development in the planning and direction of the day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction of construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops and maintains financial models, proformas, forecasts, and long-range plans to support acquisitions, leasing strategies, capital investments, asset management, and development initiatives, while ensuring accuracy, scalability, and alignment with enterprise objectives and performance outcomes.
2. Leads real estate development projects from site identification through entitlement, permitting, construction, and project completion. Manages entitlement processes including General Plan amendments, zoning changes, conditional use permits, variances, subdivision maps and development agreements. Identifies and evaluates development opportunities based on market demand, financial feasibility, and organizational objectives.
3. Identifies, evaluates, and pursues land, commercial, residential, and development acquisition opportunities. Negotiates purchase and sale agreements, options, easements and other real estate transactions. Coordinates due diligence activities, including title review, environmental assessments, appraisals, survey and zoning compliance. Builds and maintains relationships with property owners, brokers, developers, government agencies and community stakeholders.
4. Leads the preparation and implementations of comprehensive, master, strategic and long range land use plans. Develops planning frameworks that integrate housing, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, utilities, environmental resources and community facilities. Coordinates planning efforts among government agencies, developers, consultants, engineers and architects.
5. Leads enterprise-wide financial planning, analysis, and reporting by owning the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports; synthesizing complex financial data; analyzing variances against budgets, forecasts, and historical results; proactively identifying risks and opportunities; and delivering strategic, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to guide decision-making and performance outcomes.
6. Leads asset management analytics and portfolio performance oversight by monitoring key asset metrics, directing budgeting and forecasting processes, tracking initiatives and milestones, and delivering insights that drive long-term growth, operational efficiency, and cost optimization across the portfolio.
7. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of all project documentation submitted by third party vendors, consultants, contractors, or subcontractors, in addition to the setting up and maintaining of job files, generating contractual agreements/purchase orders, and changing orders with consultants, contractors and vendors.
8. Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Accounting, Finance, Development, Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: strategic planning, portfolio management, financial analysis, feasibility studies, real estate acquisitions, leasing, entitlements, and development management required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Experience with real estate valuations, pro forma modeling, development feasibility analysis and return on investment calculations.
• Must possess advanced level knowledge in CEQA/CEPA compliance, building codes and regulations, permitting processes, environmental regulations and various community development programs.
• Must be able to provide portfolio strategy recommendations, capital improvement planning and long-term asset recommendations.
• Must perform research and analysis including investment underwriting and economic trend analysis. Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards is essential.
• Must be proficient in contract management, vendor and consultant coordination and escrow management.
• Business acumen to negotiate major contracts, including the ability to see the "big p