Development Services Manager

In Places we dont sit back and let things happen; we make things happen and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apples retail stores workplaces and workplace services. We develop and manage Apples global real estate portfolio lead all related capital construction projects provide outstanding facilities and site services develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities including commute and renewable energy programs and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel facilities and customers in our facilities around the world. We are seeking an experienced collaborative and highly motivated professional to join our team as a Development Service Manager to be responsible for supporting pre-construction activities to ensure regulatory compliance predictable/optimal entitlement/plan review/permit outcomes and improved government/consultant relationships u0026 communications.

As the Development Service Manager you will collaborate closely with and support Apple team members responsible for corporate u0026 retail real estate u0026 development global events environmental health and safety space planning architectural u0026 design and real estate u0026 legal. This results-oriented and high-functioning manager will integrate into Apples fast-paced and innovative culture while optimally navigating local city government development review and plan check processes. The role will also support planning and execution of strategically significant cross-functional and special initiatives for the Real Estate and Site Services team as advised.

Lead real estate development projects and initiatives thru the local/regional AHJ regulatory entitlement environmental and permitting and manage relationships with project managers design/technical consultants government officials/entities and construction communication paths with local/regional city government u0026 agencies with in the critical due diligence review and analysis for real estate engagements and lead meetings with local jurisdictions/agencies to align and resolve project review comments and building and fire code analysis guides and in coordinating and drafting alternative materials and methods (code exception) and implement training programs and internal process improvements to ensure added project efficiency and projects to proactively audit and ensure code compliance throughout Apple occupied facilities and development services support and consultation to other Apple teams ensuring a smooth and successful permitting process u0026 duties to support Apples facility and real estate strategic operations u0026 functions as assigned.

Bachelors degree in city planning architecture economic development city administration engineering or a related field.n8 years responsible experience in city planning development project u0026 permit management municipal economic development and/or administration architecture or engineering; working with technology companies/city jurisdiction and office/commercial building planning/design experiences usefulnHighly experienced and skilled in development services u0026 project management permit process u0026 management city process/regulations building design architecture plan review principles building codes fire and life safety codesnProfessional knowledge in city planning economic development engineering principles and methods with demonstrated ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints specifications and city codesnProficient in requirements surrounding building occupancies accessibility emergency egress and building live safety systemsnExpertise in plan review city permits and planning entitlement processesnExperience with review of architectural and engineering plans throughout all design phases to identify potential code conflicts early preventing costly and time-consuming redesigns to travel up to 20%

Professional city planning and architectural certifications desirable nPrevious experience with office/commercial construction systems u0026 principlesnSkilled communicator with experience working effectively with various project stakeholders from project managers design teams and general contractors to local code officials. Ability to educate officials on alternative solutions and lead discussions regarding complex City requirements and project to make accurate and decisive decisions and highly skilled in communication conflict mediation and problem resolution and adapt to rapidly changing business political and economic environments.