Real Estate Entitlements Associate

Larson Capital Management LLC•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

Larson Capital Management LLC is seeking a Real Estate Entitlements Associate to help 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 ideal candidate combines technical knowledge with communication and organizational skills to work effectively with municipalities, project teams, and community stakeholders. The Associate evaluates property development potential and communicates findings and risks to acquisition and development teams; develops approval strategies and coordinates entitlement applications; collaborates with project consultants; and serves as a key contact for municipalities, agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders. The role also coordinates environmental reviews, tracks schedules and costs, resolves approval challenges, and maintains project documentation while providing 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, and meet deadlines with 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 conditions affecting development feasibility; communicate findings and risks to acquisition and development teams.
Develop 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 project 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 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.