Project Manager, Land Use Entitlements

The Role

As Project Manager, Land Use Entitlements on the Retail & Commercial Development team you willbe responsible fortracking and management ofpermittingprocesses for New Store Openings and various Retail Development projects across the company. In this role, you will partner with various stakeholders,leveraging strong communicationand organizational skills, toassistour real estate, design, and construction teams to supportthe openingof new RISE dispensaries and other associated projects. The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience working in fast-paced roles with a focus on coordinating multiple permitting efforts between internal and external teams and various localjurisdictions. Your ability to coordinate across departments, partner with external vendors, and communicate clearly - both in writing and verbally - with stakeholders and parties having jurisdictional authority over our stores will be critical. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working on several projects at once. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct municipal and regulatory code research as needed for cross functional teams

• Support creation ofmunicipal presentations and zoning exhibits as needed to support submissions

• Assistwith preparationand submission ofapplications to various agencieshavingjurisdictionover required permits and/or approvals

• Provide real estate team with zoning site verification to confirm desired property is zoned appropriately and meets all local and state requirements for cannabis siting

• Work with architects,engineers, and expeditorstofacilitatethe permit application process

• Work closely with the municipalities on the status of permits and ensure they are processedin a timely manner

• Clearly communicate project status, timelines, and issues to internal and external stakeholders through written and verbal updates

• Produce andmaintainschedules for allprojectsand coordinate with municipalities from approval to final stages ofpermittingprocess

• Accurately project dates and notify construction team oflikely permitissue datestotarget construction mobilization

• Manage and develop tracking and documentation/reportingofpermittingstatus forournew store openings, remodels,conversions

• Maintainand keep up to dateallinternalfiles relating to applications, approvals, and permits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of permitting/compliance experience with general contractor, retailer, or comparable paralegal experience

• Bachelor's Degreepreferred

• Knowledge of the construction industrya must

• Ability to read and understand construction documents

• Exceptional problem-solving skills - an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset

• Ability to structure and manage intensive workloads

• Advancedproficiency withMicrosoft suite of tools including Excel and PowerPoint

• Highly motivated, self-directed,innovativeand able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, commonsenseand resourcefulness

• Adapts and thrives in a demanding,fast-paced environment

• Operates witha high levelof professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

• Must understand andcomply withthe rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb

• Must have a solid understanding ofcannabislaws,rules and regulationsand passion to furtheryourunderstanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws

Additional Requirements

• Must passany and allrequired background checks

• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

• Mustpossessvalid driver's license

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry