Preconstruction Zoning / Due Diligence Manager – EV Construction Management

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Preconstruction Zoning/Due Diligence Manager to lead site selection and planning for a growing EV service-center network. You will evaluate feasibility, coordinate with city agencies, and steer multiple projects through regulatory challenges.

The role requires 8+ years in zoning and entitlements, a strong grasp of codes, and experience guiding cross-functional teams. This on-site position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of zoning, entitlements, and due diligence experience.
• Proven track record managing large multi-site programs in fast-paced settings.
• Deep knowledge of municipal codes, land use regulations, and permitting.
• Experience building scalable real estate development systems.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with EV infrastructure planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including exec reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive preconstruction assessments including zoning, land use, title, survey, environmental, and geotechnical reviews.
• Interpret local codes and ordinances, develop entitlement strategies, secure approvals and variances.
• Serve as liaison with city planning, zoning, and building departments; represent company in meetings/public hearings.
• Oversee multiple active projects, managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Align with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations to meet site requirements.
• Identify permitting risks and develop solutions for access, traffic, regulatory constraints.
• Create standardized processes and reporting tools for zoning and due diligence.
• Provide recommendations on site viability and long-term expansion planning.
• Evaluate site access and circulation, traffic patterns, ingress/egress feasibility.
• Manage third-party consultants, legal teams, and technical experts for timely delivery.
• Identify and communicate site-specific risks early with mitigation strategies.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.

Skills

Zoning

Entitlements

Urban Planning

Due Diligence

Project Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

EV Infrastructure

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Urban Planning

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working inpartnershipmakes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects andprogrammesas we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities includeprogramme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We aremajority-ownedby CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsendare seeking aPreconstruction Zoning / Due Diligence Managerto lead the initial and critical phase of site selection and planning for a rapidly expanding network of EV service centers. This role is central to evaluating site feasibility, navigating zoning and permitting processes, and ensuring each location is positioned for successful development. You’ll manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, working closely with internal teams and city agencies to overcome logistical and regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive preconstruction assessments including zoning, land use, title, survey, environmental, and geotechnical reviews.
• Interpret local codes and ordinances, develop entitlement strategies, and secure necessary approvals and variances.
• Serve as the primary liaison with city planning, zoning, and building departments; represent the company in meetings and public hearings.
• Oversee multiple active projects simultaneously, managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Align with internal teams (Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations) to ensure site plans meet operational and infrastructure needs.
• Identify permitting risks and opportunities, and develop creative solutions to address site access, traffic flow, and regulatory constraints.
• Create and maintain standardized processes, checklists, and reporting tools for zoning and due diligence activities.
• Provide recommendations to leadership on site viability and contribute to long‑term planning for service center expansion.
• Evaluate site access and circulation, including traffic patterns, turning movements, and ingress/egress feasibility.
• Manage third‑party consultants, legal teams, and technical experts to ensure timely and accurate delivery of due diligence materials.
• Identify and communicate site‑specific risks early in the process, proposing mitigation strategies and alternatives.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in zoning, entitlements, and due diligence for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing large‑scale, multi‑site development programs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Deep expertise in interpreting and applying municipal codes, land use regulations, and permitting processes.
• Experience developing scalable systems and standards for real estate development programs.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross‑functional teams and external agencies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Experience with EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting and presentations.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $160,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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