Strategic Leasing & Entitlements Manager

Sun Hill Properties Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylands Development Company in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Commercial Leasing Manager to drive leasing execution, tenant prospecting, and entitlement efforts across office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use spaces. Reporting to the COO, you will coordinate with brokers, public agencies, legal, and finance to secure approvals and close deals.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in commercial real estate, a hands-on track record in leasing and entitlements, and strong negotiation,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of commercial real estate experience, with strong experience in leasing and/or entitlements and permitting.
• Proven track record of 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 a 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 necessary approvals and maintain project timelines.
• Track entitlement milestones, permitting requirements, and approval status across active projects.
• Support project planning and execution efforts associated with future development opportunities.
• Partner with brokers, legal counsel, and property management to align leasing and entitlement activities.
• Maintain organized tracking and reporting of leasing activity, tenant pipeline, entitlement progress, and project milestones.
• Prepare regular updates and reports for executive leadership regarding leasing performance, approvals, and project status.
• Help establish effective communication and workflow processes that support efficient project execution and informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with tenants, brokers, contractors, and public agencies.
• Represent the Baylands Company in leasing discussions, project coordination meetings, and stakeholder interactions.
• Foster effective collaboration between external stakeholders and internal leadership teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Tenant prospecting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Real estate databases

Job description

Baylands Development Company in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Commercial Leasing Manager to drive leasing execution, tenant prospecting, and entitlement efforts across office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use spaces. Reporting to the COO, you will coordinate with brokers, public agencies, legal, and finance to secure approvals and close deals.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in commercial real estate, a hands-on track record in leasing and entitlements, and strong negotiation,