Panda Restaurant Group · 11 hours ago
Development & Entitlement Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$112K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expPanda Restaurant Group is seeking a Development & Entitlement Manager to drive the entitlement and pre-construction process for new store openings. This role involves managing the acquisition and development processes, overseeing the entitlement and permitting phases, and coordinating with various teams and stakeholders to ensure timely project completion.
Restaurants
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, sing vendors, and other members of the development team
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Panda Restaurant Group
Panda Restaurant Group provides quick service Chinese food in high traffic locations, including malls, airports and sporting arenas.
10001+ employees
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Nina Martínez
Chief Executive Officer
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Talent Acquisition Partner
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