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In-N-Out Burger · 6 months ago

Development Manager I (Entitlements)

Baldwin Park, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

In-N-Out Burger is a privately owned fast-food chain founded in 1948, known for its commitment to high-quality products and exceptional service. They are seeking a Development Manager I to oversee the entitlement, design coordination, and permitting processes for new restaurant locations. This role involves managing various aspects of real estate development from site selection to construction completion.

Hospitality

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

The real estate Development Manager will be responsible for all steps in the restaurant development process, starting from the entitlement process, up to permitting and through construction

Extensive preparation and knowledge of entitlement submittals

Manage the entitlement process and work well with city planners, governmental agency and local jurisdictions requirements

Must be well versed in all phases of real estate project management; including building design, entitlement, permitting

The Development Manager I will manage the whole entitlement process, due diligence, permit research, and completion of applications

Manage engineers, architects, geotechnical, environmental, survey and various other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement

Experience serving an Applicant advocate role with city council or city planning commissioners

Submitting for and obtaining governmental entitlements like CUPs, DRC approvals, and ultimately all required permits to commence construction

Work closely with other development teams including Real Estate Managers (site acquisition team), Legal, and Construction, as well as with 3rd party developers, landlords, architects engineers and municipalities

Working on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographic locations, all of which may be in various stages of the development process

Manage various aspects of real estate development from site selection to construction completion

Perform project site analysis, site design and pro-forma budget projection for presentation

Negotiate development agreements and assist with real estate purchase and lease negotiations

Manage project budgets and schedules

Coordinate with jurisdictions and various public agencies during design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building design, site design and meet operational standards

Qualification

Entitlement process experienceDesign coordinationProject managementCalifornia permitting knowledgeBuilding codes knowledgeQSR experienceCommunication skillsOrganization skillsTeamworkWork ethic

Required

Five (5) years+ experience with the entitlement process; Must have a working understanding of governmental entitlement process

Strong experience in the state of California - entitlement and permitting, including processing of EIR's and Mitigated Negative Declarations

Must have good knowledge of building codes, Title 24, ADA, basic utilities and green code

Must have an understanding of construction, and the relationship between value engineering and construction costs, scheduling and physical elements building

Will possess a strong work ethic, excellent organization and communication skills, along with the ability to observe safety guidelines and work both autonomously and in a team-oriented atmosphere

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Construction Management; or a combination of experience and education

Ten (10) years' experience in design, or management of design teams, and familiarity with working drawings and construction practices, methods, and materials

Extensive entitlement experience in NorCal/LA markets; strongly preferred

QSR Drive-thru experience preferred

Experience being an Applicant representative at city hearings

Experience working with city Planning Staff and Leaders, Design Review Boards, Planning Commissions, City Councils