Project Manager, Land Use Entitlements

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking a Project Manager for Land Use Entitlements to join their Retail & Commercial Development team. This role involves managing permitting processes for new store openings and coordinating with various stakeholders to support the development of new RISE dispensaries and related projects.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct municipal and regulatory code research as needed for cross functional teams
• Support creation of municipal presentations and zoning exhibits as needed to support submissions
• Assist with preparation and submission of applications to various agencies having jurisdiction over 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 expeditors to facilitate the permit application process
• Work closely with the municipalities on the status of permits and ensure they are processed in a timely manner
• Clearly communicate project status, timelines, and issues to internal and external stakeholders through written and verbal updates
• Produce and maintain schedules for all projects and coordinate with municipalities from approval to final stages of permitting process
• Accurately project dates and notify construction team of likely permit issue dates to target construction mobilization
• Manage and develop tracking and documentation/reporting of permitting status for our new store openings, remodels, conversions
• Maintain and keep up to date all internal files relating to applications, approvals, and permits

Requirements:

• 5+ years of permitting/compliance experience with general contractor, retailer, or comparable paralegal experience
• Knowledge of the construction industry a 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
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft suite of tools including Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
• Must have a solid understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further your understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
• Bachelor's Degree preferred