Posted Jul 9, 2026

Development Project Manager - Entitlements & Design

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Driven Brands Development is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Development Project Manager specializing in entitlements, permitting, and construction administration to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the regulatory and developmental aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. If you possess strong project management skills, a deep understanding of entitlement processes, and a proven track record in navigating complex permitting procedures, we invite you to apply. How you will Own it: • Define site scope and project timeline for entitlements. • Allocate resources needed to entitle projects quickly. • Manage a detailed project schedule and work plan in Smartsheet. • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to internal and external stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. • Manage contracts with consultants by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables. • Monitor progress and adjust as needed. Outcomes we would want to see from your efforts: • Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and entitlements for sites quickly and correctly with minimum supervision. • Initiate construction starts within 30 days of entitlement completion. • Meet site budgets without compromising quality or compliance. • Support team with receptiveness to direction, and effective collaboration with both internal team and external stakeholders. What you’ll Bring: • 3-5 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, zoning, land use or a combination of these. • Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy or other research-focused program preferred, but not required. • Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline with experience seeing projects through real estate kick off to construction start. • Ability to read, analyze and translate/summarize civil and building construction drawings – including irrigation, utility, and MEP plans. • Ability to read, analyze and translate/summarize government and legal code/statues = including Building Code, Land Use/Zoning, Development Ordinance, Code Enforcement Policies • Excellent written and interpersonal skills - not afraid to make phone calls, negotiate and over-communicate both internally and externally with consultants and stakeholders. • Independently motivated and keen to work with a team - able to work independently on assigned projects and open to assist teammates and ask for help from teammates when needed. • Proven ability to solve problems creatively and resourcefully. • Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail • Initiative and bias for action, on-time delivery, and operational excellence • Honest and direct without any ego • Ability to utilize, or quickly learn to use multiple software applications including Smartsheets, Bluebeam, and Protrack. • Experience with AutoCAD highly recommended Perks and Privileges: • High performance and innovation, enabling our employees to go further, faster in their careers. • Opportunity for growth and advancement based upon performance and aptitude, not time served. • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. • Retirement savings plan. • Positive and collaborative work environment. • Flexible PTO policy fostering a healthy work-life balance among team members. #LI-GL1 #LI-REMOTE DBCORP Position Location: North Carolina Compensation Range: $80,300.00 - $143,400.00 Compensation Frequency: Annual Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our program.