Real Estate Entitlements Associate

Larson Financial Holdings • Chesterfield, MO

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About The Position

Larson Capital Management LLC is seeking a Real Estate Entitlements Associate to move development projects from initial site evaluation through final approvals. The role evaluates development feasibility, coordinates consultants, and navigates zoning, land-use, and permitting requirements to prepare properties for construction. The associate works with municipalities, project teams, and community stakeholders and provides updates to leadership.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in real estate development, entitlements, land-use consulting, or municipal planning.
• Strong understanding of zoning codes, land-use regulations, permitting requirements, and development approval processes.
• Experience preparing entitlement applications and guiding projects through municipal reviews and public hearings.
• Ability to interpret site plans, civil engineering drawings, title documents, environmental reports, and other technical materials.
• Strong written communication, presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate outside consultants, meet deadlines, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using project management software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and attend municipal meetings, including occasional evening meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS mapping platforms, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
• Familiarity with development budgets, financial feasibility analysis, and environmental review requirements.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Research zoning, land-use regulations, title restrictions, easements, infrastructure requirements, and other factors affecting a property’s development potential; communicate findings and risks to acquisition and development teams.
• Develop entitlement approval strategies and prepare, coordinate, and submit applications for rezoning, variances, conditional use permits, subdivision approvals, site plan reviews, and related entitlements.
• Coordinate civil engineers, architects, land-use attorneys, environmental specialists, and other consultants to deliver accurate plans and reports within schedules and budgets.
• Serve as a key contact for planning departments, government agencies, utility providers, and community stakeholders; represent projects at public hearings, planning commission meetings, and other approval-related meetings.
• Coordinate required environmental studies and review technical reports to identify potential concerns, mitigation requirements, and impacts on project feasibility.
• Maintain entitlement schedules, monitor application progress, and track consultant expenses, application fees, and anticipated development impact fees.
• Work with internal teams, consultants, and municipal staff to address review comments, negotiate approval conditions, and reduce project delays.
• Maintain organized records of submissions, correspondence, approvals, and outstanding conditions, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Travel to project sites and attend municipal meetings, including occasional evening meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Meaningful long-term incentive participation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with match.
• Other firm-specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed