Development & Entitlement Manager

Summary of Job Description:

The Development & Entitlement Manager is responsible for driving the entitlement and pre-construction process to achieve the company's new store opening plan by contributing to the feasibility, entitlement, due diligence and permitting phases.This position manages the acquisition and development processes and strategies for store development, including all aspects of the entitlement process, architecture and engineering coordination, and coordination with landowners and municipalities through the entire permitting process.The Development & Entitlement Manager has the responsibility to oversee the entire entitlement and permitting process within the established timeline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates site specific development schedules for property acquisition and leases, based on local code and permit requirements, conditional use permits, platting, and required third party approvals.Optimizes the speed to construction for a given project.
• Supports the Real Estate Managers, Design Managers, and Project Managers in their research for sites, including due diligence, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and floor and site plans.
• Coordinates and manages various teams, which may include civil engineers, architects, and geotechnical, environmental, survey, and various other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement.Coordinates with other development partners, including Legal, 3rd party developers, landlords, and local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Meets established development timelines by: reviewing master project schedules, ensuring architects and engineers are provided with accurate and timely information, verifying material procurement and delivery are synchronized with schedules, regularly monitoring progress of all projects, visiting sites, and requesting modified completion target dates when necessary.
• Communicates effectively with jurisdictions and various public agencies during design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building and site design that meets operational standards.Works on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographic locations, all of which may be in various stages of the development process.
• Builds strong relationships with other functions and plays a critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders including architects, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers, sign vendors, and other members of the development team.

Work Environment:

• 10% Travel, with some overnight travel. Applicants must be able to meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations.

How we reward you:

• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent experience required
• Minimum five years of development or project management experience, with increasing project management responsibility, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training
• Active driver's license
• Ability to drive in locations that requires ground transportation during the course of work

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.