Project Manager Job
Employer: Elija Frost
SpiderID: 14061596
Location: sherman oaks, California
Posted: 9/9/2025
Wage: $52,000 - $60,000
Priority Review Date: 12/8/2025
Job Code / NOC / SOC:
Category: Real Estate
Job Description:
Project Manager – Entitlements & Permit Expediting
We are seeking a proactive and organized Project Manager with expertise in entitlements and permit expediting. This role will lead projects through the entitlement and permitting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with land use regulations, managing client relationships, and securing timely approvals.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants, and agencies.
Oversee portfolio of projects through entitlement and permitting phases.
Manage entitlements (zoning, rezonings, subdivisions, variances, conditional use permits, site plan approvals, environmental reviews).
Oversee preparation, submission, and tracking of permits (building, utility, demolition, occupancy, etc.).
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies to ensure timely approvals.
Develop project schedules and progress reports.
Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while proactively managing risks.
We are seeking a proactive and organized Project Manager with expertise in entitlements and permit expediting. This role will lead projects through the entitlement and permitting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with land use regulations, managing client relationships, and securing timely approvals.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants, and agencies.
Oversee portfolio of projects through entitlement and permitting phases.
Manage entitlements (zoning, rezonings, subdivisions, variances, conditional use permits, site plan approvals, environmental reviews).
Oversee preparation, submission, and tracking of permits (building, utility, demolition, occupancy, etc.).
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies to ensure timely approvals.
Develop project schedules and progress reports.
Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while proactively managing risks.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Admin, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, or related (Master’s preferred).
5+ years in land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting.
Strong knowledge of municipal codes, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to manage projects from application to approval.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
Experience in a land use consulting or permit expediting firm.
Established relationships with planning departments and permitting agencies.
Familiarity with public hearings and environmental review processes.
💡 We also offer a performance-based bonus program in addition to competitive compensation.
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Admin, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, or related (Master’s preferred).
5+ years in land use, zoning, entitlements, and permitting.
Strong knowledge of municipal codes, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to manage projects from application to approval.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
Experience in a land use consulting or permit expediting firm.
Established relationships with planning departments and permitting agencies.
Familiarity with public hearings and environmental review processes.
💡 We also offer a performance-based bonus program in addition to competitive compensation.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: To be Decided
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: 3
Education: Bachelors
Travel:
Vacation:
Job Benefits:
Other Benefits
Company Profile:
JDJ Consulting Group is a Los Angeles–based real estate development consulting firm focused on land use, entitlements, permitting, and feasibility. We help developers move projects forward—faster, smarter, and with fewer surprises.
With a clear focus on the early stages of development, our team brings deep knowledge of zoning, planning, and agency coordination. Whether you're evaluating a site or expediting approvals, we guide you through complex processes with confidence.
Have a project in mind? Let’s get connected. Call us at your earliest to schedule free consultation!
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Elija Frost | Type: Other |
| Company: JDJ Consulting Group | |
| Web Site: https://jdj-consulting.com/about-us/ | |