Senior Retail Development & Entitlements Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay early access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Manager of Development and Project Entitlements to lead retail development projects across the continental United States. The role demands 15+ years in retail/construction and deep knowledge of zoning, permits, and stakeholder coordination.

You will manage client relationships, oversee entitlement processes, and drive efficient project delivery from inception to full permit authorization, coordinating with landlords, consultants,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business; advanced degree preferred in retail or commercial development.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, or real estate development with emphasis on retail construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for retail development projects across the continental United States.
• Drive exceptional client service delivery and optimize project timelines and success rates for a banking sector client.
• Guide entitlement processes including zoning, land use approvals, environmental permits, and utility coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business

Advanced degree preferred (retail/commercial development)

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking an experienced Manager of Development and Project Entitlements to lead retail development projects across the continental United States. The role demands 15+ years in retail/construction and deep knowledge of zoning, permits, and stakeholder coordination.

You will manage client relationships, oversee entitlement processes, and drive efficient project delivery from inception to full permit authorization, coordinating with landlords, consultants,