Who we are At Premier Developing Services, Inc. (PDS) we know that our success depends upon our client's success, and our deadlines are the benchmarks by which we are measured as a company. PDS governs projects by establishing specific and measurable intermediate goals and milestones to ensure the successful completion of projects. We have a proven track record of making that happen, even under the most intense deadline pressure.
Qualifications
Degree in a related field
Computer proficiency
At least 7 years of previous experience
Must have excellent communication skills and leadership skills
Salary will be determined by the candidate education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
Responsibilities
The Development Director manages new development projects across Southern California Markets
This position will manage the entitlements, design, pre-construction activities, and community engagement of industrial / warehouse facilities
Proactively lead and coordinate external jurisdictional entitlements and permits to meet internal and external customer requirements and project schedules
Lead a team of internal corporate departments and external consultants to deliver regional development goals and objectives successfully
Proactively engage local stakeholders to effect positive entitlement outcomes for the California development pipeline
Work with cross-functional teams, including Capital Deployment, Development, Government Affairs, Legal, and Communications, to collaboratively influence regulatory policy efforts, such as General Plan Updates, Specific Plan Updates, Good Neighbor Policies, development moratoriums, etc
Be the primary liaison to City staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders on selected projects
Facilitate and present at meetings with state and local agencies, including public hearings and community engagements
Manage several entitlement projects of moderate to high complexity from early-stage due diligence through project approval
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to communicate our mission, impact, and capabilities to regional stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Coordinate, monitor and drive every facet of the development and pre-construction process in projects that are assigned, including:
Partner with deployment and development teams in evaluating land and building acquisitions and dispositions
Provide technical due diligence to identify risks and assess zoning, land use, legal, environmental, infrastructure, traffic, utilities, earthwork, geotechnical, and construction-related issues
Oversee consultant teams, legal counsel, the jurisdictional application process, and overall entitlement strategies for all ranges of project types, including infill redevelopment
Successfully navigate jurisdictional planning, design review, CEQA approvals, and other agency permitting to secure project entitlements that enable the plan check and building construction to commence according to the project schedule
Lead the development of community engagement and stakeholder strategies as part of the entitlement effort in collaboration with government affairs, corporate communications, and marketing
Proactively engage with key influencers, trade associations, local government stakeholders, and others that impact our core development business in collaboration with government affairs
Effectively communicate critical information regarding project status to stakeholders and supervisors
Exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations on all projects
Ability to manage multiple tasks and multiple projects
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Land Development: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
