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This position is available in Kansas City, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Cincinnati, Ohio; or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown by combining an entrepreneurial spirit with the empowerment of its team members. We are seeking a Development Manager (civil/pre-development) to join our growing team. This role will be a key leader in the pre-development lifecycle of NorthPoint’s industrial and data center projects, responsible for navigating complex entitlement and permitting processes to secure jurisdictional approvals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in land use, zoning, environmental, and utility permitting regulations to ensure projects are “shovel-ready”, on time and on budget. At NorthPoint, collaboration and mentorship are central to our culture, and our core values guide every business decision. The Development Manager will serve as a primary problem solver, working closely with internal teams and external consultants to overcome regulatory and technical challenges.
“We truly believe, and I’m convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people.” – Nathaniel Hagedorn | CEO.
How We Put You First
At NorthPoint Development we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks:
- A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment
- Scholarships and paid professional development
- Wellness Spending Account
- Cellphone Reimbursement
- On-site gym
- Mental Health Reimbursement
- Childcare Reimbursement
- $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
- Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
- Parental Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match
What You’ll Do
- Lead the project entitlement process from start to finish, including zoning changes, plat approvals, and securing all necessary permits from municipal, county, and state/provincial authorities.
- Conduct comprehensive site feasibility and due diligence, including review of title/survey, environmental reports, and geotechnical studies to identify potential development constraints and opportunities.
- Serve as the primary liaison with public and private utility providers (power, water, sewer, gas, fiber). Manage the process for utility capacity studies, service agreements, and the design and approval of on-site and off-site utility infrastructure. This includes navigating complex energy regulatory affairs, such as large load tariffs and interconnection studies.
- Manage and coordinate a team of external consultants, including civil engineers, architects, land use attorneys, and environmental specialists, to ensure the timely submission of high-quality applications and reports.
- Represent NorthPoint Development in public hearings and meetings before planning commissions, city councils, and other governmental bodies to advocate for project approval.
- Perform critical reviews of civil engineering plans, drainage reports, and traffic studies to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and project objectives.
- Develop and maintain detailed schedules and budgets for the pre-development and entitlement phases of projects, tracking progress and reporting on key milestones.
- Ensure a smooth transition of fully entitled projects to the vertical construction team, providing all necessary documentation and background.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field. A Professional Engineering (PE) license is highly preferred.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of direct experience in land entitlement, civil engineering, and/or land use planning, with a proven track record of successfully entitling large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
- Deep understanding of the land entitlement process, zoning and subdivision codes and processes, comprehensive plans, and infrastructure development. Experience working with utility providers and navigating regulatory energy frameworks is a significant asset.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and present complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders, including government officials and community members.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate potential issues, develop creative solutions, and make decisive judgments to keep projects on track.
- Highly resourceful and collaborative with the ability to work effectively within a team and lead external partners.
Source: NorthPoint Career Page
