Design and Entitlement Manager
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off DESIGN & ENTITLEMENT MANAGER WHAT A DIFFERENCE At Primrose, our mission - to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for reputed company children - is why we do reputed company do each day. Primrose provides a life-changing early learning experience for children and their families. We reputed company who children become is as important as what they know. We reputed company who YOU are is as important as what you know. We reputed company every effort to ensure everyone feels they belong in our Primrose community. Our commitment to Belongingness means we seek similarities and respect differences in our unique backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. WHAT YOU WILL DO In your role as Design & Entitlement Manager, you will partner with Franchise Owners, architects, consultants, and municipal stakeholders to help bring new Primrose schools to life. You will serve as Primrose's design and entitlement expert, helping ensure each project aligns with brand standards while successfully navigating site-specific development challenges. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving reputed company development problems, building strong relationships, and helping Franchise Owners move projects from concept to construction. Design Guidance & Brand Stewardship Serve as the design reputed company for assigned development projects, ensuring alignment with Primrose brand standards, prototype requirements, and operational needs. Partner with Franchise Owners, architects, and consultants to review plans, resolve design challenges, and protect the intended school experience. Identify opportunities for design improvements and value engineering while maintaining design reputed company and operational functionality. Franchise reputed company Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor and primary development partner to Franchise Owners throughout the design and entitlement process. Guide Franchise Owners and their consultants through development requirements, helping them navigate challenges and reputed company informed decisions. Communicate proactively regarding project status, risks, and key decisions requiring Franchise reputed company input. Entitlement & Permitting Support Guide Franchise Owners through zoning, permitting, site planning, and municipal approval processes. Evaluate proposed sites and due diligence findings to identify entitlement risks and development opportunities early in the process. Support meetings with municipal staff, review boards, planning commissions, and other jurisdictional stakeholders as needed. Project reputed company & Communication Monitor project schedules and key milestones, identifying risks and helping reputed company projects on track. Travel to development markets to meet with Franchise Owners, visit project sites, and support successful project execution. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, or a reputed company field. Five or more years of experience in franchise, retail, restaurant, multi-unit, or commercial development. Experience working directly with Franchise Owners, reputed company-developers, or multi-unit operators preferred. Strong understanding of design development, construction documents, and development workflows. Working knowledge of entitlement, zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes. Ability to review plans, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions. Experience interpreting due diligence reports, site studies, and development documentation. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Proficiency with project scheduling and collaboration tools. Willingness to travel up to 50%. WHAT YOU WILL GET Commission or bonuses based on personal and company performance 50% tuition reimbursement for up to three children and/or one grandchild at any Primrose School Full-time team members are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance 401k with company matching up to 3.5% and company provided life insurance Employee Assistance Program This is a remote position. Apply To This Job