Apple

Development Services Manager

Apple$120K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in city planning, architecture, economic development, city administration, engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in city planning, development project management, and administration within technology sectors.
  • Expertise in development services, project management, and city regulations including building and fire safety codes.
  • Professional knowledge of economic development and engineering principles with strong skills in interpreting blueprints and city codes.
  • Proficient in building occupancy requirements and emergency egress systems.
  • Experience with planning entitlement processes and architectural/engineering review throughout project phases.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Apple teams in real estate, design, and environmental health.
  • Navigate local government development review processes efficiently.
  • Support execution of cross-functional initiatives within the Real Estate team.
  • Lead and manage city planning compliance and project permitting activities.
  • Educate and guide project stakeholders on city requirements and design solutions.
  • Review architectural and engineering plans to identify potential code conflicts early.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment at Apple.
  • Collaborative culture with a focus on strategic and significant initiatives.
  • Potential for professional growth within a leading technology organization.
Full Job Description
As the Development Service Manager, you will collaborate closely with and support Apple team members responsible for corporate & retail real estate & development, global events, environmental health and safety, space planning, architectural & design, and real estate & legal. This results-oriented and high-functioning manager will integrate into Apple's fast-paced and innovative culture, while optimally navigating local city government development review and plan check processes. The role will also support planning and execution of strategically significant cross-functional and special initiatives for the Real Estate and Site Services team, as advised.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in city planning, architecture, economic development, city administration, engineering, or a related field.

8+ years responsible experience in city planning, development project & permit management, municipal economic development and/or administration, architecture, or engineering; working with technology companies/city jurisdiction, and office/commercial building planning/design experiences useful

Highly experienced and skilled in development services & project management, permit process & management, city process/regulations, building design, architecture, plan review principles, building codes, fire and life safety codes

Professional knowledge in city planning, economic development, engineering principles and methods, with demonstrated ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints, specifications, and city codes

Proficient in requirements surrounding building occupancies, accessibility, emergency egress, and building live safety systems

Expertise in plan review, city permits, and planning entitlement processes

Experience with review of architectural and engineering plans throughout all design phases to identify potential code conflicts early, preventing costly and time-consuming redesigns later.

Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

Professional city planning, and architectural certifications desirable

Previous experience with office/commercial construction systems & principles

Skilled communicator with experience working effectively with various project stakeholders, from project managers, design teams, and general contractors to local code officials. Ability to educate officials on alternative solutions and lead discussions regarding complex City requirements and project strategies.

Ability to make accurate and decisive decisions and highly skilled in communication, conflict mediation and problem resolution and adapt to rapidly changing business, political, and economic environments.

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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