Site Development & Entitlements Project Manager

GPD Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching and companyconrib

Profit sharing

Bonus

Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

GPD Group is seeking a Site Development & Entitlements Project Manager in Akron, OH to manage multi-site design programs for national clients. The role requires extensive entitlement approvals, strong client relationships, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background, 9+ years of experience, and the ability to lead design, schedules, and travel for site visits and zoning meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or similar; extensive entitlement approvals experience.
• 9+ years of experience in site development/entitlements or related field.
• Ability to coordinate with multidiscipline engineering and architectural teams; strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead site design and documentation for retail/restaurant projects, including ground-up and remodels.
• Develop project objectives, scope, and schedules with the client and team.
• Establish and monitor detailed project plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Meet with clients daily/weekly to review progress and align expectations.
• Oversee project administration and construction administration activities.

Skills

Relationship management

Client coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or similar

Job description

We’re always looking for the next great member of our team. Are you that person? Explore our open positions below, and discover opportunities to apply your talents with a growing organization. Please note that our hiring team will never ask for any personal information via email or web messaging. Any applicant in consideration for a new role at GPD will speak directly to a member of our hiring team.

Position:Site Development & Entitlements Project Manager

Location: Akron, OH

Job Id:2542

# of Openings:1

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well‑being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For over 65 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of 870+ professionals working in 14 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking a Site Development & Entitlements Project Manager in our Akron office location to provide management and coordination of multi-site design programs with national clients.

The ideal candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering ideal, or similar degree, and extensive experience navigating through various entitlement approvals such as planning, zoning, engineering, architectural review boards, etc.
• 9+ years’ experience.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients and coordinate with multidiscipline engineering and architectural design teams.
• Experience with multi-site development design and development programs.
• Ability to create site plans following client and local code requirements.
• Ability to effectively read and understand site and building construction drawings.
• Ability to work on various development projects in different stages simultaneously.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Some travel required for site visits, planning and zoning meetings, meeting with local jurisdictions, etc.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leads the site design and documentation of retail and restaurant buildings including ground up, tenant fit out, and remodel type projects.
• Develops project objectives, scope, and schedules by working with the Client and determining project requirements.
• Establishes and monitors detailed project plan.
• Meeting and communicating with clients daily/weekly as determined required.
• Project Administration.
• Construction administration

GPD offers a compensation and benefits package which includes

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Profit sharing
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify