Entitlement / Permit Manager

Stonefield Engineering and Design•New York, NY

About The Position

Stonefield Engineering & Design, a full-service Professional Engineering and Consulting Firm, is recruiting enthusiastic and goal-driven Entitlement / Permit Manager. Our firm offers a unique career opportunity for candidates as passionate about personal and professional growth as our team is. We are committed to providing the highest level of engineering expertise and customer service to our clients. For those who join the Stonefield team, we provide the tight-knit feel of a small firm while offering unparalleled access to management and opportunity for learning and career advancement. Stonefield provides engineering and consulting services for private developers, universities, and public agencies. We are a multidisciplinary team of land development professionals dedicated to expand our boundaries and services at all times. Above all, we are problem-solvers and solution-finders for our clients and the communities we work in.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in land development entitlements, permitting, or a related municipal/planning role (more for senior levels)
Solid understanding of NJ and/or NY land use regulations, zoning codes, and municipal approval processes
Experience preparing and tracking permit applications across multiple concurrent projects
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting before boards and agencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project tracking tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
AICP, PE, or PP certification (or actively pursuing)
Direct experience with NJ DEP, NJDOT, NJ Highlands, NJ Pinelands, or NYSDEC permitting
Familiarity with GIS tools and civil engineering software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, etc.)
Experience working in a civil engineering or land development consulting environment

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the entitlement and permitting process for residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects from inception through approval
Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with local, county, and state agencies including planning boards, zoning boards, DEP, DOT, and utility authorities
Coordinate pre-application meetings and represent clients/projects at public hearings, board meetings, and agency reviews
Develop and maintain permit schedules, tracking all submissions, reviews, approvals, and expirations
Collaborate with engineers, planners, attorneys, environmental consultants, and surveyors to ensure timely and complete submissions
Monitor regulatory changes and advise project teams on impacts to approval timelines and strategies
Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal officials, planning departments, and regulatory agencies
Prepare entitlement reports, project summaries, and status updates for internal teams and clients
Support business development efforts through due diligence research and feasibility reviews