Real Estate Development Project Manager

Tripalink•Los Angeles, CA

17h

About The Position

TRE Group seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead entitlement, permitting, and project coordination for multi-family residential and mixed-use development projects in Los Angeles. This role requires expertise in navigating complex municipal processes, managing external consultants, and coordinating projects from feasibility through construction.

Requirements

3+ years project management experience in multi-family residential or mixed-use development
Proven track record managing entitlement and permitting processes in Los Angeles
Experience with LADBS, LA Planning, and other LA City departments
Background in architecture, design, or construction management
Strong knowledge of California Building Code, LA Zoning Code, and Title 24
Proficiency with entitlement processes: CEQA, density bonus, TOC, affordable housing programs
Familiarity with plan check coordination and permit expediting
Understanding of MEP, civil, and structural coordination
Experience with project management tools (Bluebeam, Google Workspace)
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication for client and agency interactions
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking
Documentation discipline and process orientation
Client relationship management and expectation setting

Nice To Haves

Architecture or engineering degree
Experience with affordable housing and regulatory compliance
Connections with LA expeditors, consultants, and city staff

Responsibilities

Lead Type III / V development projects from feasibility through entitlement and permitting
Manage external client projects including single-family, duplex, and multifamily developments
Coordinate permit submittals and plan check processes with LADBS, Planning, and other AHJs
Interface with permit expeditors, consultants, and city agencies to advance project timelines
Track project milestones, deliverables, and critical deadlines in Notion project management system
Manage design changes, code compliance issues, and permit corrections
Prepare comprehensive project status reports and turnover documentation
Conduct zoning analysis and code compliance reviews for new projects
Evaluate development feasibility including density calculations, setbacks, and incentive programs
Identify entitlement strategies and regulatory pathways
Interface with city planning departments for preliminary project feedback
Lead team coordination meetings
Mentor junior project managers and designers
Review work products and provide quality control
Collaborate across internal teams (design, construction, development)
Manage consultant and architect coordination