Reports To: Senior Site Development Manager

 

This role requires a full-time onsite presence in Durham, NC

 

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship of any sort. 

 

Job Summary: The Site Development Associate will be responsible for driving a portfolio of sites through the AHJ and Utility coordination processes and deliver them to the construction team. The role will engage with A&E firms, AHJ representatives, Utility Design Engineers and landlords to navigate various challenges effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage AHJs for projects to ensure plans are reviewed timely and that any issues are well understood and addressed by our A&E firms. The objective is to secure entitlements (if required) and permits to allow construction build.
  • Engage utilities to develop final utility plans, execute easements, and execute utility contracts such that the utility is fully unlocked to provide power to the site.
  • Coordinate activities with our landlord to ensure they are full onboard with our plans and well informed on progress with the site.
  • Manage change order requests from the A&E firms and ensure costs are properly controlled.
  • Support construction by aiding in the resolution of RFIs that arise from our GC partners.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Sites Delivered to construction: Number of sites successfully submitted to Stage 36
  • Sites Permitted: Number of sites moved to Stage 35
  • % Quality of sites delivered to Construction: Average quality score for sites delivered to stage 36

 

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in site development or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and other relevant software.
  • Knowledge of zoning laws, environmental regulations, and construction processes.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (e.g., AICP, PE).
  • Experience with commercial development projects.

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.