Project Manager, Zoning, Permitting, Due Diligence

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sevan Multi-Site Solutions as a Project Manager focusing on Entitlements, Zoning, and Permitting. This remote role serves multi-site clients, managing projects and ensuring all necessary approvals are secured for construction. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in planning processes and will thrive in a dynamic environment supporting top brands like McDonald's and Starbucks.

Benefits

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Engaging training programs

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years related professional experience, including development management in multi-site construction.
• Knowledge of Entitlements and permitting processes.
• Experience working with municipal planning and zoning officials.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, zoning, and permitting processes from due diligence to permitting.
• Assist with project tasks and ordinance reviews.
• Ensure submission timelines are met while expediting agency reviews.

Skills

Consensus-building

Public speaking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors Degree in accredited planning, civil engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2024 – 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023, 2024

The Project Manager for Entitlements, Zoning & Permitting works as part of a preconstruction program management team, managing programs consisting of multiple projects for our multi-site clients while acting as an extension of an owner’s design and construction staff, overseeing the work of general contractors, designers, and vendors.

This role is intended to provide dedicated focus to the project planning, zoning, and permitting processes. This ensures defining a statement of work, zoning regulations, bulk regulations, use regulations, architectural regulations, and signing regulations for a particular project or program. From initial due diligence to construction permitting, the planning, zoning, and permitting project manager will provide information for client decisions and design team guidance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Senior Project Managers with project tasks.
• Undertakes Ordinance reviews involving research and analysis and communication of the findings.
• Completes Site Investigation Reports (SIR) to communicate potential roadblocks and establish design criterion
• Sources contractors, subcontractors, and 3rd party providers as needed to ensure project success.
• Manages, tracks and drives entitlement and permit schedules.
• Expedites all agency reviews and track hearing dates to ensure submissions are received within the nearest available timelines.
• Attends Public hearings and municipal meetings when needed.
• Acts as owner’s representative in response to requests for information from Municipalities.
• At the earliest stage, works with Municipalities to identify and report proposed Impact Fees.
• Initiates discussions with Utility Companies to ensure utilities are available and to set up future site services.
• Manages the sign approval process with the designated Architect and signage Vendor.
• Makes applications and obtains all entitlements/approvals/permits/licenses necessary for the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree accredited planning, civil engineering and/or construction related program or equivalent
• 3-5+ years related professional experience and/or training
• Minimum 3 years in development management position in multi-site construction.
• Knowledge and understanding of Entitlements and permitting processes.
• Significant experience working with municipal planning, zoning and building officials, permit expediting, design professionals and utility agencies.
• Competency in the areas of consensus-building and public speaking.
• Experience in multitasking and managing multiple projects at one time (multi-site projects).
• Ability to make persuasive presentations on complex topics and respond to questions from management, public groups, clients and/or customers.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet is a plus.

Work Conditions & Pay:

This is a remote based role for qualified individuals living in Southern California and requires recurring travel to local project locations. Multi-shift work may be required to accomplish work in active retail locations to meet aggressive schedules. Travel required (20-40%) concentrated in the U.S. Southeast region on an as needed basis. Multi-shift work may be required to accomplish work in active project locations to meet aggressive schedules.

The anticipated compensation range for the position is an hourly rate of $90,000 - $110,000 based on a full-time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience.

Why Join Sevan?

At Sevan, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Live Our Values: Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.
• Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.
• Inspire and Lead: Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choices—you’ll have a voice in shaping the future.
• Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.
• Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.
• Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , or expression, , , marital status, genetics, , , veteran status or any other basis protected by law.