Entitlements Manager – Land Development

Geosam is a private real estate development and management firm with operations in the Southeast and has recently expanded into the Midwest. We own and manage several commercial and residential properties and have many exciting new land development projects underway.

We are inviting qualified applicants to apply for the opportunity to join our team in either our Duluth, Georgia office or our location in Corporate Woods, Overland Park, Kansas.

As Entitlements Manager, you will oversee and manage all aspects of the pre-construction phases of development projects. You will play a crucial role in securing all the necessary governmental approvals, permits, and rights to develop new projects. This position involves being the point person for consultants, municipalities, contractors, and parties pertinent to the project’s success.

Other job responsibilities will include the following:

• Develop and execute entitlement strategies based on project scope, zoning, and local regulations that align with business goals.
• Oversee consultants such as land use attorneys, civil engineers, architects, and others to facilitate objectives and approvals.
• Work with the team of assembled consultants to prepare, submit, and manage land use applications.
• Secure required approvals from city councils, planning commissions, and regulatory bodies.
• Serve as the primary contact/project lead to build and maintain positive relationships with municipal officials and staff.
• Attend public hearings and community outreach events to advocate for the project.
• Develop, manage, maintain and update project budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Identify value engineering cost savings, project risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in contract negotiations, preparation of bid packages and preparation of construction contracts.
• Assist with obtaining all required permits from local jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure smooth handoff from entitlements to construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

As the Entitlements Manager, you will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university in civil engineering/land development or real estate development.
• Three (3) years minimum experience in project management: land development/preconstruction.
• Ability to read and interpret local land use regulations, engineering and architectural drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to have experienced discussions with public agencies and consultants.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and complex tasks in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proven problem solver and decisive critical thinker.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter who assumes ownership and accountability.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, be able to drive to/from sites, offices and more.

In summary, to be successful within the Geosam team, you must be tenacious, passionate, willing to work hard and able to pivot often. You are known to challenge the status quo and out‑of‑the‑box thinking. You bring a ‘can‑do’, self‑start motivation, and have a desire to hit and exceed goals with your follow‑through on commitments.

If you are excited about what you’ve read and can see yourself in this role, please send your resume and indicate your preferred work location to  We thank all candidates who are interested in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.