Development Manager

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business. 

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager – Entitlements & Land Development to lead entitlement and land development efforts across multiple projects. This role is integral to our national, full-service general contracting team, guiding clients through entitlements, due diligence, and land development to facilitate project approvals and advance construction.

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits, and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

• Lead entitlement processes, including zoning, land use, permitting, and environmental approvals to secure project approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and risk analysis to evaluate potential land acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with government agencies, community groups, legal counsel and design consultants to facilitate entitlement approvals.
• Oversee civil engineering, infrastructure planning, utility coordination, and site development to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and project goals.
• Develop and manage entitlement and land development budgets and schedules, coordinating with internal construction team to align with overall project timelines.
• Work closely with construction, design, and business development teams to align development strategies with overall project execution.
• Stay up to date with changes in zoning, environmental regulations, and land-use laws to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
• Represent the company in public hearings, community meetings, and stakeholder discussions to advocate for project approvals.

• BS in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5-10 years in entitlements, land development, or real estate development, preferably in a general contracting or design-build environment
• Strong knowledge of land use regulations, zoning codes, permitting processes, and site development best practices

ARCO is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With more than 6,300 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, ARCO is a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it.

ARCO is consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide and is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the 4th largest design-build firm in the U.S. and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become ARCO property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to ARCO without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with ARCO as well as written approval to submit candidates from the ARCO TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.

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Salary : $28,000