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Development Project Manager- Entitlements & Permitting

Driven Brands Inc. is the largest automotive services provider in North America, encompassing a broad range of services including oil changes, collision repair, and vehicle maintenance, under several well-known brands.

Driven Brands Inc.

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 78k-139k USD

United States only
Company:Driven Brands

Driven Brands, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive services, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance, and car wash. Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service businesses including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Driven Brands has approximately 4,800 locations across the United States and 13 other countries, and services tens of millions of vehicles annually.

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.

Examples of what you’ll be doing:

  • 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.

Attributes we seek in a candidate:

  • 3-5 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, zoning, land use or a combination of these.
  • 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.

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.

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Position Location:

Georgia

Compensation Range:

$78,100.00 - $139,400.00

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: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com

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Salary: 78k-139k USD

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Driven Brands Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the largest automotive services company in North America. The company provides a vast array of consumer and commercial automotive services that includes paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, and routine maintenance. Driven Brands is a parent company for prominent automotive service brands such as Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, and CARSTAR®. Their strong growth strategy has been driven by a combination of company-owned stores and franchising, thus establishing a formidable presence in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Driven Brands boasts over 4,900 locations across 14 countries, servicing more than 70 million vehicles annually. The company's diverse service offerings support various automotive needs, making it one of the most comprehensive providers in the sector. Driven Brands focuses heavily on innovation and enhancing customer experience, ensuring that each service is performed to the highest standards. With a dedicated workforce and a commitment to quality, Driven Brands aims to lead the industry and set benchmarks for automotive care. Their mission emphasizes not just operational excellence but also community engagement and corporate responsibility.

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