SummaryThe Site Development Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of site development and pre-construction activities for new Goddard School locations and relocations. This role oversees the process from site selection through entitlement, permitting, and design coordination, ensuring that site-specific conditions and constraints are addressed before transitioning to the construction phase. The Pre-Construction Project Manager will lead due diligence, regulatory approvals, and design management, including coordination with architectural and engineering teams, to deliver fully approved and ready-to-build projects.
Job ResponsibilitiesSite Evaluation & Due Diligence:
- Review potential sites for suitability and feasibility.
- Manage due diligence activities, including traffic, ALTA Survey, Title Work, environmental, and geotechnical studies.
- Analyze site plans to confirm utility connections and services.
Regulatory Approvals & Permitting:
- Manage and coordinate all entitlement and permitting processes.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to state agencies, municipal boards, and other regulatory bodies.
- Maintain compliance with zoning regulations and municipal requirements.
Design & Consultant Management
- Select, assign, and manage architectural and engineering firms.
- Review and approve proposals, contracts, and scopes of work for design teams.
- Oversee development and review of architectural/civil site plans, building plans, and elevations.
- Oversee and approve playground equipment selections.
- The Site Development Manager is responsible for reviewing/approving the project site plan, floor plan, state licensing, and building elevations.
- Solicit and coordinate proposals for playground equipment, and exterior signage.
- Maintain files that contain project approved floor plans, site plans and elevations.
- Ensure design aligns with brand standards and operational requirements.
Project Coordination & Scheduling:
- Create and maintain a project development schedule to include all required steps from project inception to ready for construction.
- Conduct and participate in project team meetings.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all reports, approvals, and communications.
Transition to Construction
- Coordinate handoff to the field Construction Project Manager with complete design and permit packages.
- Provide support during early construction phases as needed.
Job Requirements- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, land planning, or related field preferred; equivalent certifications accepted.
- At least 5 years of experience in site development, pre-construction, or related roles.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering surveys, plans, and specifications.
- Expertise in due diligence, site planning, zoning, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
- Experience managing architectural and engineering consultants.
- Strong understanding of municipal approval processes, environmental regulations, traffic impact studies, stormwater management, and utility coordination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Public speaking and presentation experience required.
- Overnight travel (0-25%) required.
- Knowledge of franchising preferred.
