Development Manager

Development Manager

NorthPoint is a real estate developer that has grown by combining an entrepreneurial spirit with the empowerment of its team members. We are seeking a Development Manager (civil / pre-development) to join our growing team. This role will be a key leader in the pre-development lifecycle of NorthPoint's industrial and data center projects, responsible for navigating complex entitlement and permitting processes to secure jurisdictional approvals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in land use, zoning, environmental, and utility permitting regulations to ensure projects are shovel-ready, on time and on budget.

At NorthPoint, collaboration and mentorship are central to our culture, and our core values guide every business decision. The Development Manager will serve as a primary problem solver, working closely with internal teams and external consultants to overcome regulatory and technical challenges.

The Development Manager will :

• Lead the project entitlement process from start to finish, including zoning changes, plat approvals, and securing all necessary permits from municipal, county, and state / provincial authorities.
• Conduct comprehensive site feasibility and due diligence, including review of title / survey, environmental reports, and geotechnical studies to identify potential development constraints and opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with public and private utility providers (power, water, sewer, gas, fiber). Manage the process for utility capacity studies, service agreements, and the design and approval of on-site and off-site utility infrastructure. This includes navigating complex energy regulatory affairs, such as large load tariffs and interconnection studies.
• Manage and coordinate a team of external consultants, including civil engineers, architects, land use attorneys, and environmental specialists, to ensure the timely submission of high-quality applications and reports.
• Represent NorthPoint Development in public hearings and meetings before planning commissions, city councils, and other governmental bodies to advocate for project approval.
• Perform critical reviews of civil engineering plans, drainage reports, and traffic studies to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and project objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules and budgets for the pre-development and entitlement phases of projects, tracking progress and reporting on key milestones.
• Ensure a smooth transition of fully entitled projects to the vertical construction team, providing all necessary documentation and background.

The ideal candidate will have :

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.