Preconstruction Zoning, Due Diligence Manager – EV Construction Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead thorough preconstruction evaluations, encompassing zoning, land use, title, survey, environmental, and geotechnical assessments.

• Analyze local regulations and ordinances, formulate entitlement strategies, and obtain necessary approvals and variances.

• Act as the main point of contact with city planning, zoning, and building departments.

• Represent the company in various meetings and public hearings.

• Oversee several active projects, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables within strict deadlines.

• Collaborate with Real Estate, Design, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure site plans align with operational and infrastructure requirements.

• Identify risks and opportunities related to permitting, and create solutions for site access, traffic management, and regulatory challenges.

• Develop and maintain standardized procedures, checklists, and reporting tools for zoning and due diligence processes.

• Provide leadership insights on site viability and assist in long-term service center expansion strategies.

• Assess site access and circulation, including traffic patterns, turning movements, and feasibility of ingress/egress.

• Manage third-party consultants, legal advisors, and technical specialists.

• Identify and communicate risks specific to the site and suggest mitigation strategies and alternatives.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Over 8 years of experience in zoning, entitlements, and due diligence for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in managing large-scale, multi-site development initiatives in a dynamic environment.

• Extensive knowledge in interpreting and applying municipal codes, land use regulations, and permitting processes.

• Experience in developing scalable systems and standards for real estate development initiatives.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of influencing cross-functional teams and external organizations.

• Capacity to manage conflicting priorities and produce results under tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level reports and presentations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for remote work.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Confidential handling of information.