Director, Correspondent Banking, SVP
BMO U.S.
Preconstruction Zoning and Due Diligence Manager – EV Construction
Turner & Townsend
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California
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💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead comprehensive preconstruction assessments including zoning, land use, title, survey, environmental, and geotechnical reviews.
- Interpret local codes and ordinances, develop entitlement strategies, and secure necessary approvals and variances.
- Serve as the primary liaison with city planning, zoning, and building departments; represent the company in meetings and public hearings.
- Oversee multiple active projects simultaneously, managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Align with internal teams (Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations) to ensure site plans meet operational and infrastructure needs.
- Identify permitting risks and opportunities, and develop creative solutions to address site access, traffic flow, and regulatory constraints.
- Create and maintain standardized processes, checklists, and reporting tools for zoning and due diligence activities.
- Provide recommendations to leadership on site viability and contribute to long-term planning for service center expansion.
- Evaluate site access and circulation, including traffic patterns, turning movements, and ingress/egress feasibility.
- Manage third-party consultants, legal teams, and technical experts to ensure timely and accurate delivery of due diligence materials.
- Identify and communicate site-specific risks early in the process, proposing mitigation strategies and alternatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in zoning, entitlements, and due diligence for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects
- Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-site development programs in a fast-paced environment
- Deep expertise interpreting and applying municipal codes, land use regulations, and permitting processes
- Experience developing scalable systems and standards for real estate development programs
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and external agencies
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
- Experience with EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations
