Preconstruction Zoning / Due Diligence Manager – EV Construction Management

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Preconstruction Zoning / Due Diligence Manager to lead the initial and critical phase of site selection and planning for a rapidly expanding network of EV service centers. This role is central to evaluating site feasibility, navigating zoning and permitting processes, and ensuring each location is positioned for successful development. You’ll manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, working closely with internal teams and city agencies to overcome logistical and regulatory challenges. Responsibilities: Lead comprehensive preconstruction assessments including zoning, land use, title, survey, environmental, and geotechnical reviews. Interpret local codes and ordinances, develop entitlement strategies, and secure necessary approvals and variances. Serve as the primary liaison with city planning, zoning, and building departments; represent the company in meetings and public hearings. Oversee multiple active projects simultaneously, managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables under tight deadlines. Align with internal teams (Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations) to ensure site plans meet operational and infrastructure needs. Identify permitting risks and opportunities, and develop creative solutions to address site access, traffic flow, and regulatory constraints. Create and maintain standardized processes, checklists, and reporting tools for zoning and due diligence activities. Provide recommendations to leadership on site viability and contribute to long-term planning for service center expansion. Evaluate site access and circulation, including traffic patterns, turning movements, and ingress/egress feasibility. Manage third-party consultants, legal teams, and technical experts to ensure timely and accurate delivery of due diligence materials. Identify and communicate site-specific risks early in the process, proposing mitigation strategies and alternatives. Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in zoning, entitlements, and due diligence for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects. Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-site development programs in a fast-paced environment. Deep expertise in interpreting and applying municipal codes, land use regulations, and permitting processes. Experience developing scalable systems and standards for real estate development programs. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and external agencies. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines. Experience with EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations. The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 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