Site Development & Entitlements Project Manager

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For over 65 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of 870+ professionals working in 14 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking a Site Development & Entitlements Project Manager in our Atlanta office location to provide management and coordination of multi-site design programs with national clients.

The Ideal Candidates Should Possess

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering ideal, or similar degree, and extensive experience navigating through various entitlement approvals such as planning, zoning, engineering, architectural review boards, etc.
• 9+ years’ experience.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients and coordinate with multidiscipline engineering and architectural design teams.
• Experience preparing site due diligence studies.
• Experience with multi-site development design and development programs.
• Ability to create site plans following client and local code requirements.
• Ability to effectively read and understand site and building construction drawings.
• Ability to work on various development projects in different stages simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Some travel required for site visits, planning and zoning meetings, meeting with local jurisdictions, etc.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Leads the site design and documentation of retail and restaurant buildings including ground up, tenant fit out, and remodel type projects.
• Develops project objectives, scope, and schedules by working with the Client and determining project requirements.
• Establishes and monitors detailed project plan.
• Project scheduling.
• Meeting and communicating with clients daily/weekly as determined required.
• Project Administration.
• Construction administration

GPD Offers a Compensation And Benefits Package Which Includes

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Profit sharing
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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