In-N-Out Burger Development Manager I (New Stores)

In-N-Out Burger - Corporate • Baldwin Park, CA

46d • $104,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger! In-N-Out Burger is growing! Help us develop and build more restaurants... We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time real estate Development Manager I based in our Baldwin Park, CA office. The Development Manager is responsible for the entitlement, design coordination, and permitting processes for new ground-up In-N-Out Burger restaurants in various markets. This position is full-time, in-office only - Baldwin Park, CA

Requirements

• Five (5) years+ experience with the entitlement process; Must have a working understanding of governmental entitlement process (required)
• Strong experience in the state of California - entitlement and permitting, including processing of EIR's and Mitigated Negative Declarations
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred); or a combination of experience and education
• Ten (10) years' experience in design, or management of design teams, and familiarity with working drawings and construction practices, methods, and materials.
• Must have good knowledge of building codes, Title 24, ADA, basic utilities and green code
• Must have an understanding of construction, and the relationship between value engineering and construction costs, scheduling and physical elements building
• Will possess a strong work ethic, excellent organization and communication skills, along with the ability to observe safety guidelines and work both autonomously and in a team-oriented atmosphere

Nice To Haves

• Restaurant Operations experience is desirable but not mandatory
• Project Management, Entitlement Processing, and/or Design experience in Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) with drive-through/Quick Casual Industry is desirable but not mandatory
• Experience with Design and preparation of site plans and building elevations is desirable.
• Extensive entitlement experience in NorCal/LA markets; strongly preferred
• QSR Drive-thru experience preferred
• Experience being an Applicant representative at city hearings
• Experience working with city Planning Staff and Leaders, Design Review Boards, Planning Commissions, City Councils

Responsibilities

• The real estate Development Manager will be responsible for all steps in the restaurant development process, starting from the entitlement process, up to permitting and through construction
• Extensive preparation and knowledge of entitlement submittals
• Manage the entitlement process and work well with city planners, governmental agency and local jurisdictions requirements
• Must be well versed in all phases of real estate project management; including building design, entitlement, permitting
• The Development Manager I will manage the whole entitlement process, due diligence, permit research, and completion of applications
• Manage engineers, architects, geotechnical, environmental, survey and various other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement
• Experience serving an Applicant advocate role with city council or city planning commissioners
• Submitting for and obtaining governmental entitlements like CUPs, DRC approvals, and ultimately all required permits to commence construction
• Work closely with other development teams including Real Estate Managers (site acquisition team), Legal, and Construction, as well as with 3rd party developers, landlords, architects engineers and municipalities
• Working on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographic locations, all of which may be in various stages of the development process
• Manage various aspects of real estate development from site selection to construction completion
• Perform project site analysis, site design and pro-forma budget projection for presentation
• Negotiate development agreements and assist with real estate purchase and lease negotiations
• Manage project budgets and schedules
• Coordinate with jurisdictions and various public agencies during design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building design, site design and meet operational standards

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA's, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees