Strategic Entitlements & Infrastructure Project Manager

Carvana; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Promotions from within

Job summary

Carvana is seeking an Entitlement Project Manager to drive the comprehensive entitlement process for rapid growth. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate with architects, engineers, and legal teams, and ensure timely approvals in line with development budgets and milestones.

Ideal candidates have a background in real estate development, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate complex zoning and permit requirements to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, with a focus on entitlements and project management.
• Proven experience in leading teams and consultants, preparing schedules, and managing the application process.
• Ability to read and understand complex zoning codes, general plans, specific plans, and technical reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage entitlement due diligence preparation and presentation.
• Manage consultants including architects, land use counsel, civil engineers, environmental specialists, and other external partners.
• Process applications for Rezoning, Development Agreements, Design Review, General Plan Amendments, and Variances with environmental permits.
• Prepare for and present to local jurisdictions and property owners at hearings.
• Oversee development and approval of Site Plans, Landscape Plans, Plot Plans, and Grading Plans.
• Generate site investigation reports informing risks and opportunities for vetting acquisitions.
• Develop and manage development budgets and timeline schedules.
• Build strong relationships with municipal staff, officials, and utility providers.
• Communicate needs of different jurisdictions to internal/external stakeholders at Carvana.
• Negotiate and finalize entitlements and service contracts with outside consultants.

Skills

Project management

Real estate development

Entitlements

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Engineering, Planning, or related field

Job description

Carvana is seeking an Entitlement Project Manager to drive the comprehensive entitlement process for rapid growth. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate with architects, engineers, and legal teams, and ensure timely approvals in line with development budgets and milestones.

Ideal candidates have a background in real estate development, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate complex zoning and permit requirements to diverse stakeholders.