Senior Commercial Leasing & Entitlements Manager

Baylands Development, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Baylands Development Company is seeking a Commercial Leasing Manager in San Francisco to drive leasing execution, tenant prospecting, and entitlement efforts across office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use spaces.

You will collaborate with public agencies, brokers, legal, and finance to secure approvals, close deals, and coordinate project timelines. A hands-on CRE background with readiness to manage multiple stakeholders is valued.

Qualifications

5–8 years of commercial real estate experience with leasing and/or entitlements.
Proven track record in tenant prospecting, lease negotiation, and deal execution.
Knowledge of zoning, land use, CEQA/NEPA, and municipal entitlement processes.
Strong skills in negotiation, communication, project management, and cross-functional coordination.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and real estate databases.
Experience working with property management and commercial real estate teams in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue prospective tenants for office, industrial, and mixed-use spaces.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified tenant prospects and broker relationships.
Prepare leasing materials, presentations, and market analyses to support leasing strategy.
Monitor market trends, competing projects, and tenant requirements to support leasing activity.
Manage entitlement and permitting processes from application through approval.
Collaborate with public agencies and internal teams to secure approvals and maintain timelines.
Track entitlement milestones, permitting requirements, and approval status across active projects.
Support project planning and execution for future development opportunities.
Partner with brokers, legal counsel, and property management to align leasing and entitlement activities.
Maintain tracking and reporting of leasing activity, tenant pipeline, entitlement progress, and milestones.
Prepare updates and reports for executive leadership regarding leasing performance, approvals, and project status.
Help establish efficient communication and workflow processes for project execution.