Real Estate Development Manager

Lamar Advertising of Los Angeles, California is now hiring a Real Estate Development Manager to help us bring innovative outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Los Angeles, CA, and the surrounding areas. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the identification, valuation, and acquisition of real estate sites while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves conducting detailed property research, assessing site viability, and negotiating with landowners to secure profitable deals. Additionally, the position serves as the primary liaison with government agencies and coordinates to obtain necessary permits and ensure successful project implementation. This position plays a key role in supporting the company's real estate development and signage initiatives, driving growth and profitability.

Why Lamar?

Lamar Advertising has been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p work schedule
• First-year potential total compensation of $150,000 including commissions, dependent on experience and selling ability
• Base: $85,000-$95,000
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 3 month training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we’re looking for in YOU:

• Ability to know and understand city and state codes/regulations (as applicable), related maps for all jurisdictions within the designated market area, and an understanding of the permitting and variance process for each jurisdiction.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, possessing the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands while establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.), web applications, and the ability to quickly and easily learn job related compute programs.
• Work requires an excellent command of the English language to correspond and communicate on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information, explain policies and procedures, and negotiate with landowners and government agencies.
• Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Must possess attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to handle confidential information and situations.
• Basic knowledge of site development processes, including construction, architecture, surveying, and electrical work related to signage and real estate projects.
• Familiarity with the local and state permitting processes, including environmental, zoning, and
  building code regulations, and how they impact real estate acquisition and development.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• 7 years of experience in business, real estate, or other related field.
• Or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate or another related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in land acquisition, zoning, and land use planning.

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A day in the life:

• Responsible for site identification, valuation and acquisition while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct forensic property research to determine ownership, development rights, and easements.
• Assess site visibility from the freeway and evaluate potential revenue generation.
• Analyze costs, legal challenges, competition, and sign saturation, factoring in municipal considerations when conducting site valuations.
• Negotiate with landowners to ensure profitability in relation to municipal development costs, access, and utilities.
• Establish, develop and maintain a professional relationship with all key government officials and personnel vital to planning, zoning, permitting and inspections.
• Serve at the primary liaison with government agencies to provide simulations, design options, lighting studies and responses to inquiries.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, architects, fabricators, and electricians to ensure project success.
• Responsible for applying for and obtaining new local and state specific permits related to acquisitions, including permits for building, signage and electrical work.
• Responsible for obtaining encroachment permits and visibility improvement requests to ensure on going sign face visibility.
• Collaborate with Real Estate Manager in evaluating potential sites, conducting property research and understanding local and state codes

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is an office however driving in the field is also required.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, and walking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10% .

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
  
  

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristic

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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