About Us:

Stoa Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing vertically integrated real estate company focused on creating exceptional multifamily communities throughout the Southeastern United States. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and community development sets us apart as a leader in the industry.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development and Entitlement Specialist to join our Land Development team. Reporting directly to the Director of Land Development, this role requires a unique blend of skills, combining aspects of civil engineering, real estate development, and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure project compliance with ordinances, utility capacities, and other development requirements.
• Conduct due diligence on potential sites, including analysis of zoning regulations, feasibility studies, and environmental factors such as wetlands.
• Manage architects, engineers and land planners through the product selection, site planning, design and project approval processes.
• Prepare and submit projects to planning commissions and work closely with city officials to secure entitlement approvals.
• Utilize strong presentation skills to effectively communicate project plans and proposals.
• Research building codes, city ordinances, impact fees and other regulations to ensure project compliance.
• Coordinate with various consultants, trades, and internal construction teams.
• Conduct site visits, approximately 20% travel, to oversee project progress and address on-site challenges. *This is an on-site role based in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in civil engineering, real estate, or construction.
• Understanding of zoning regulations, city planning, and building codes and design are a plus.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external consultants.
• Experience working with city officials and navigating the approval process.

Why Join Stoa Group?

We recognize the importance of investing in our employees as a driver for company growth. It's important to empower each employee to perform at his or her highest capacity and offer benefits and compensation in the same way. When we hire, we look for people who understand the significance of our work and bring that same spirit and energy to their job at Stoa Group. We offer competitive salaries, matched retirement, 100% employee-paid medical insurance, vision, and dental plans, paid maternity leave, rental discounts, flexible time off & paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and many possibilities for growth.