Commercial Leasing & Entitlement Manager
Aston Carter, San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description
San Francisco based Real Estate Development firm is seeking a Commercial Leasing & Entitlement Manager to drive both the entitlement/permitting process and commercial leasing activities across our office, retail, industrial, and mixed‑use portfolio. This role is ideal for a seasoned real estate professional who excels at navigating municipal approvals while building a strong pipeline of qualified tenant prospects and negotiating high‑value deals.
Key Responsibilities Entitlements & Permitting
Manage the full entitlement and permitting process from application through final approval.
Coordinate with consultants, architects, engineers, and municipal agencies to secure required entitlements and permits.
Monitor compliance with zoning, land use regulations, CEQA/NEPA, and city requirements.
Prepare, submit, and track permit applications and supporting documentation.
Leasing & Tenant Prospecting
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified tenants across office, retail, industrial, and mixed‑use categories.
Identify, prospect, and engage potential tenants through direct outreach and broker relationships.
Prepare leasing materials, presentations, and market analyses to support business development efforts.
Track market trends, competitive projects, and evolving tenant requirements.
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Lead negotiations for letters of intent (LOIs), office and retail leases, and ground leases.
Partner with legal, finance, and property management teams to ensure accurate deal structuring and execution.
Provide detailed reports on leasing and entitlement progress to senior leadership.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with brokers, the COO, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support development objectives.
Ensure alignment across leasing, entitlement, legal, finance, and operations teams.
Qualifications
5–8 years of professional experience in commercial real estate, with strong exposure to leasing and/or entitlements/permitting.
Proven track record of tenant prospecting and closing commercial deals.
In‑depth knowledge of municipal entitlement processes, zoning, land use, CEQA/NEPA, and related regulations.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, or related field).
Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and real estate databases.
Essential Skills
Commercial Leasing
Entitlement & Permitting
Property Management Support
Real Estate Market Analysis
Municipal and Regulatory Navigation
Work Environment This position is onsite in San Francisco, CA and site specific. Offering the opportunity to work with a growing company that has a bay‑centric mission.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of San Francisco, CA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $145,000.00 - $170,000.00/yr.
Comprehensive benefits package. Medical Dental Vision 401k Paid Time Off
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.
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Key Responsibilities Entitlements & Permitting
Manage the full entitlement and permitting process from application through final approval.
Coordinate with consultants, architects, engineers, and municipal agencies to secure required entitlements and permits.
Monitor compliance with zoning, land use regulations, CEQA/NEPA, and city requirements.
Prepare, submit, and track permit applications and supporting documentation.
Leasing & Tenant Prospecting
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified tenants across office, retail, industrial, and mixed‑use categories.
Identify, prospect, and engage potential tenants through direct outreach and broker relationships.
Prepare leasing materials, presentations, and market analyses to support business development efforts.
Track market trends, competitive projects, and evolving tenant requirements.
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Lead negotiations for letters of intent (LOIs), office and retail leases, and ground leases.
Partner with legal, finance, and property management teams to ensure accurate deal structuring and execution.
Provide detailed reports on leasing and entitlement progress to senior leadership.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with brokers, the COO, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support development objectives.
Ensure alignment across leasing, entitlement, legal, finance, and operations teams.
Qualifications
5–8 years of professional experience in commercial real estate, with strong exposure to leasing and/or entitlements/permitting.
Proven track record of tenant prospecting and closing commercial deals.
In‑depth knowledge of municipal entitlement processes, zoning, land use, CEQA/NEPA, and related regulations.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, or related field).
Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and real estate databases.
Essential Skills
Commercial Leasing
Entitlement & Permitting
Property Management Support
Real Estate Market Analysis
Municipal and Regulatory Navigation
Work Environment This position is onsite in San Francisco, CA and site specific. Offering the opportunity to work with a growing company that has a bay‑centric mission.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of San Francisco, CA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $145,000.00 - $170,000.00/yr.
Comprehensive benefits package. Medical Dental Vision 401k Paid Time Off
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com.
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