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Project Manager - Land Acquisitions and Permitting Department

Christian Brothers Automotive

Project Manager - Land Acquisitions and Permitting Department

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    The PROJECT MANAGER - LAND ACQUISITIONS AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT is responsible for overseeing the development and review process of permitting projects of CBAC for its new store growth program.

    This will include, but not be limited to:

    • managing, reviewing and processing complex development and land use projects as a ‘project manager’
    • facilitating development review meetings with cities, property owners, developers, consultants and staff
    • interpreting design guidelines, zoning code amendments and ordinance proposals
    • supervising planning staff on various department procedures and processes
    • delegating work, reviewing work, effectively communicating inter-departmentally with the construction, finance, franchise, legal, and leadership teams on project timelines
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS

    The ideal candidate must have at least 5-7 years of commercial permit and development management experience.

    The requisite experience must include, but will not be limited to:

    • Commercial and/or City permit development experience throughout the U.S.
    •  Experience in managing outside consulting and professional services  relationships
    • Emphasis on public speaking ability, excellence in speaking to Planning/Zoning staff (and corresponding meetings)
    • Planning and engineering background strongly encouraged
    • Prior permitting project manager experience
    • Strong ability to multi-task
    • Must have the ability to outline a permit path process for projects
    • Experience in meeting facilitation
    • Experience in research, data collection and analysis
    • Technical writing experience
    • Experience with GIS
    • Analytical skills

    Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and have only the highest integrity in all their interactions. The candidate must be coachable, driven, focused, self-confident, a self-starter and must strive for excellence. The ideal candidate would be seeking a friendly, family-oriented work environment.

    KEY RESULT AREAS:

    1. The Project Manager will manage 20-25 land development projects per year.
    2. Must have intimate knowledge of each project at all times.
    3. Must be able to know correct next steps for each project in each phase of development.
    4. Must pre-identify potential issues and proactively address solutions.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    1. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Experience in lieu of education.
    2. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred but not required.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    This role will be accountable to the Christian Brothers Automotive brand including: Franchisees, Home Office team, and the Leadership team. The Project Manager will directly report to the Senior Project Manager - Land Acquisitions and Permitting Department. Some travel may be required.

    Additional Information

    All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Christian Brothers Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Christian Brothers Automotive locations practice "At-will" employment practices.