Land Acquisitions/Permitting Project Manager

Company Description

Christian Brothers Automotive

At Christian Brothers Automotive, we’re in the business of serving others. Fixing cars is the vehicle for us to do just that. Founded in 1982 with a mission to love our neighbors as ourselves, we’ve quickly grown to over 300 locations across 30 states. From our shops across the country to our Home Office headquarters in Houston, we’re committed to being a top place to work, prioritizing diverse perspectives, a joyful and collaborative work environment, and opportunities to serve our guests and communities. 

Mission Statement: At Christian Brothers Automotive, we seek to glorify God by providing excellent and ethical automotive repair service for our customers.

Benefits:

• Hybrid & In-office Work Schedule
• Group Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Discounted Automotive Repair (at participating locations)
• Employer-paid Financial Wellness Program and App, SmartDollar & EveryDollar

Job Description

Job Title: Permitting Project Manager

Job Location: 17725 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094

Job Overview:

The Land Acquisitions / Permitting Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and review process of CBAC’s permitting projects, for its new store growth program. 

Responsibilities:

This will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing, reviewing and processing complex development and land use projects as a project manager
• Facilitating development review meetings with cities, property owners, developers, consultants and staff
• Interpreting design guidelines, land uses, zoning codes, and ordinances
• Supervising planning staff on various department procedures and processes
• Delegating work, reviewing work, effectively communicating inter-departmentally with the construction, finance, franchise, legal, and leadership teams on project timelines

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred but not required.

Experience:

The ideal candidate must have at least 5-7 years of commercial permit and land development management experience. The requisite experience must include, but will not be limited to:

• Commercial and/or municipality permit development experience throughout the U.S.
• Experience in managing outside consultants and professional services relationships
• Excellent public speaking ability and experience addressing Planning/Zoning staff, Boards, and City Councils
• Planning and engineering background strongly encouraged
• Prior permitting project management experience
• Strong ability to multi-task multiple projects
• Must have the ability to outline a permitting path and entitlement process for projects
• Experience in meeting facilitation
• Experience in research, data collection and analysis
• Technical writing experience
• Experience with GIS
• Analytical skills

Soft Skills:

• Strong personal integrity and the desire to pursue our core values of Excellence and Transparency
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• A coachable self-starter, who is driven and focused
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, who desires to pursue our Core Values of Joy and Neighborly

Key Areas of Accountability:

1. The Project Manager will manage 20-25 land development projects per year.
2. Must have intimate knowledge of each project at all times.
3. Must be able to know correct next steps for each project in each phase of development.
4. Must pre-identify potential issues and proactively address solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Workplace Environment:

• This role will be located at the Home Office headquarters in Houston, TX.
• A great workplace culture that has won repeated Top Workplace accolades by the Houston Chronicle. 
• Open office layout to promote collaboration, conversation, and teamwork. 
• Options to work remote/home on Mondays and Fridays
• Some travel will be required (up to 10%).

This role will be accountable to the Christian Brothers Automotive brand including: Franchisees, Home Office team, and the Leadership team. The Project Manager will directly report to the Director of Land Acquisitions and Permitting

Additional Information

Base Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Christian Brothers Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CBAC maintains “At will” employment practices.