Senior Land Development & Approvals Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (health, vision, &

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

HSA/FSA options

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Development Manager in Washington state to lead land development and acquisition efforts, performing feasibility analysis, establishing schedules, and guiding multidisciplinary teams from inception through zoning approvals. The role emphasizes coordination with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure viable, timely project delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate regulatory processes across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of development management in commercial construction or equivalent Owner’s Representative experience.
• Experience in pre-construction, land development, site planning and permitting.
• Proven ability to work with municipalities for site plan/zoning approvals.
• Proficient in preparing and tracking detailed budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored development schedules for land lease / acquisition considering zoning, CUPs, platting and third-party approvals.
• Lead a team of architects and engineers to confirm economic and zoning viability.
• Lead and present at staff and planning meetings to advance zoning and site plan approvals.
• Manage surveys and reports (Title, ALTA, Geotechnical, Environmental, Sign Surveys).
• Coordinate with stakeholders including client, architects, engineers, vendors.
• Oversee multi‑state program rollouts for new stores and relocations.
• Assist during leasing/purchase feasibility by reviewing surveys and providing zoning cost analysis.
• Pursue approvals from County, City, State to prepare sites for lease or closing; communicate updates.
• Ensure timelines by coordinating master schedules and procurement; visit sites as needed.
• Provide value engineering ideas for savings; report project status while traveling.
• Complete all documentation and reporting.

Skills

Land development

Feasibility analysis

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Zoning and permitting

Presentation skills

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

NIKU

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Development Manager in Washington state to lead land development and acquisition efforts, performing feasibility analysis, establishing schedules, and guiding multidisciplinary teams from inception through zoning approvals. The role emphasizes coordination with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure viable, timely project delivery.

The position requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate regulatory processes across