Permitting & Entitlements Lead – US Market Expansion

Manna Air Delivery; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Manna seeks a Permitting & Entitlements Manager to own the approvals process for drone-delivery sites across the United States, including Dallas–Fort Worth. You will drive zoning, use determinations, variances and hearings, partnering with corporate affairs and site delivery to secure timely site openings.

You will build relationships with planning departments, audit jurisdictions, and coordinate with architects and engineers to align site design with local requirements, while managing

Qualifications

• Substantial experience securing land use and construction approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• You understand planning processes, decision-makers and how to build a persuasive case.
• Ability to read site plans and construction drawings with architects/engineers.
• Experience managing a large pipeline of concurrent approvals with structured systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead entitlements and approvals from zoning to hearings across US markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with planning departments to facilitate site approvals.
• Assess new markets for permitting timelines, routes, and constraints.
• Align design with local requirements and coordinate with architects/engineers.
• Select and manage zoning consultants and planning advisors; ensure consistency.
• Own permitting criteria and integrate intelligence into internal tools.

Skills

Land use experience

Planning staff credibility

Architectural/engineering coordination

Project pipeline management

Job description

Manna seeks a Permitting & Entitlements Manager to own the approvals process for drone-delivery sites across the United States, including Dallas–Fort Worth. You will drive zoning, use determinations, variances and hearings, partnering with corporate affairs and site delivery to secure timely site openings.

You will build relationships with planning departments, audit jurisdictions, and coordinate with architects and engineers to align site design with local requirements, while managing