JLL
Overview
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Manager of Development and Project Entitlements – JLL What this job involves JLL is seeking an experienced Manager of Development and Project Entitlements to provide subject matter expertise for retail development projects across the continental United States while this senior‑level position requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in retail and commercial development, with deep expertise in entitlement processes, permitting, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will drive exceptional client service delivery while optimizing project timelines and success rates for our banking sector client through leveraging extensive retail development expertise to guide successful project delivery from inception through full permit authorization and utility provisioning. You will provide strategic oversight of entitlement processes, including zoning applications, land use approvals, environmental permits, and utility coordination while analyzing and optimizing existing processes and developing new methodologies, playbooks, and responsibility frameworks for internal teams and external consultants.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional client service through technical expertise, effective communication, and strategic relationship management.
Serve as the primary liaison between JLL, the client, and various stakeholders throughout the development process, ensuring seamless project coordination and timely delivery of outcomes.
Leverage extensive retail development expertise to guide successful project delivery from inception through full permit authorization and utility provisioning.
Provide strategic oversight of entitlement processes, including zoning applications, land use approvals, environmental permits, and utility coordination.
Analyze and optimize existing processes while developing new methodologies, playbooks, and responsibility frameworks for internal teams and external consultants.
Develop and refine tracking mechanisms to identify project schedule acceleration opportunities while minimizing forecast error rates.
Create and maintain comprehensive databases of permit expeditors, land use counsel, and subject matter experts.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for external consultants and monitor their performance, workload, and deliverables.
Provide expert consultation on complex or problematic developments, offering troubleshooting support and technical guidance.
Foster collaborative relationships between transaction, design, and construction teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (advanced degree preferred, particularly in retail or commercial development).
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, architecture, or real estate development with strong emphasis on first and second‑generation retail construction projects, both ground‑up and in‑line developments.
Comprehensive understanding of zoning laws, land use regulations, and entitlement processes across multiple jurisdictions.
Deep knowledge of land use planning, zoning codes, variance and special use approvals, PUDs, and subdivision processes.
Strong grasp of federal and local governmental authorities, building codes, environmental regulations, and laws affecting retail development.
Understanding of land surveying, title work, and utility provider requirements.
Proven track record managing projects from lease negotiation through entitlement, permitting, construction, and close‑out phases.
Extensive knowledge of retail space design, construction requirements, and scheduling processes.
Experience with due diligence of physical site conditions, soil remediation implementation, and storm water management.
Proficiency in Excel and MS Project or equivalent industry scheduling software.
Demonstrated ability to monitor and direct multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and land use counsel throughout entitlement processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with rezoning processes, development agreements, subdivision platting, PUD approvals, civil engineering, utility easements, and public hearing processes.
Environmental experience with soil contamination, floodplain, and wetland mitigation.
Location Onsite – New York, NY
Travel Travel may be required to support client engagements and project sites.
Compensation Estimate:
160,000 – 180,000 USD per year
Benefits
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Visa and Work Authorization This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation must email HRSCLeaves@jll.com. (Email is for accommodation requests only.)
Privacy Statement JLL collects personal information for recruitment purposes and will retain it only as long as necessary. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details, please see our career site pages for each country, and for candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
Application Information Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.
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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Manager of Development and Project Entitlements – JLL What this job involves JLL is seeking an experienced Manager of Development and Project Entitlements to provide subject matter expertise for retail development projects across the continental United States while this senior‑level position requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in retail and commercial development, with deep expertise in entitlement processes, permitting, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will drive exceptional client service delivery while optimizing project timelines and success rates for our banking sector client through leveraging extensive retail development expertise to guide successful project delivery from inception through full permit authorization and utility provisioning. You will provide strategic oversight of entitlement processes, including zoning applications, land use approvals, environmental permits, and utility coordination while analyzing and optimizing existing processes and developing new methodologies, playbooks, and responsibility frameworks for internal teams and external consultants.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional client service through technical expertise, effective communication, and strategic relationship management.
Serve as the primary liaison between JLL, the client, and various stakeholders throughout the development process, ensuring seamless project coordination and timely delivery of outcomes.
Leverage extensive retail development expertise to guide successful project delivery from inception through full permit authorization and utility provisioning.
Provide strategic oversight of entitlement processes, including zoning applications, land use approvals, environmental permits, and utility coordination.
Analyze and optimize existing processes while developing new methodologies, playbooks, and responsibility frameworks for internal teams and external consultants.
Develop and refine tracking mechanisms to identify project schedule acceleration opportunities while minimizing forecast error rates.
Create and maintain comprehensive databases of permit expeditors, land use counsel, and subject matter experts.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for external consultants and monitor their performance, workload, and deliverables.
Provide expert consultation on complex or problematic developments, offering troubleshooting support and technical guidance.
Foster collaborative relationships between transaction, design, and construction teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business (advanced degree preferred, particularly in retail or commercial development).
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, architecture, or real estate development with strong emphasis on first and second‑generation retail construction projects, both ground‑up and in‑line developments.
Comprehensive understanding of zoning laws, land use regulations, and entitlement processes across multiple jurisdictions.
Deep knowledge of land use planning, zoning codes, variance and special use approvals, PUDs, and subdivision processes.
Strong grasp of federal and local governmental authorities, building codes, environmental regulations, and laws affecting retail development.
Understanding of land surveying, title work, and utility provider requirements.
Proven track record managing projects from lease negotiation through entitlement, permitting, construction, and close‑out phases.
Extensive knowledge of retail space design, construction requirements, and scheduling processes.
Experience with due diligence of physical site conditions, soil remediation implementation, and storm water management.
Proficiency in Excel and MS Project or equivalent industry scheduling software.
Demonstrated ability to monitor and direct multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and land use counsel throughout entitlement processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with rezoning processes, development agreements, subdivision platting, PUD approvals, civil engineering, utility easements, and public hearing processes.
Environmental experience with soil contamination, floodplain, and wetland mitigation.
Location Onsite – New York, NY
Travel Travel may be required to support client engagements and project sites.
Compensation Estimate:
160,000 – 180,000 USD per year
Benefits
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Visa and Work Authorization This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation must email HRSCLeaves@jll.com. (Email is for accommodation requests only.)
Privacy Statement JLL collects personal information for recruitment purposes and will retain it only as long as necessary. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details, please see our career site pages for each country, and for candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
Application Information Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified.
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