Project Manager – Entitlements, Design

Driven Brands Inc.

Development Project Manager specializing in entitlements, permitting, and construction administration at Driven Brands. Overseeing regulatory aspects of construction projects while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,300 - $143,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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