Job Description:

San Francisco based Real Estate Development firm is seeking a Commercial Leasing & Entitlement Manager to drive both the entitlement/permitting process and commercial leasing activities across our office, retail, industrial, and mixed‑use portfolio. This role is ideal for a seasoned real estate professional who excels at navigating municipal approvals while building a strong pipeline of qualified tenant

prospects and negotiating high‑value deals.

 

You will collaborate directly with consultants, government agencies, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project approvals, successful lease negotiations, and well‑supported development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Entitlements & Permitting

Manage the full entitlement and permitting process from application through final approval.Coordinate with consultants, architects, engineers, and municipal agencies to secure required entitlements and permits.Monitor compliance with zoning, land use regulations, CEQA/NEPA, and city requirements.Prepare, submit, and track permit applications and supporting documentation.

Leasing & Tenant Prospecting

Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified tenants across office, retail, industrial, and mixed‑use categories.Identify, prospect, and engage potential tenants through direct outreach and broker relationships.Prepare leasing materials, presentations, and market analyses to support business development efforts.Track market trends, competitive projects, and evolving tenant requirements.

Deal Structuring & Negotiation

Lead negotiations for letters of intent (LOIs), office and retail leases, and ground leases.Partner with legal, finance, and property management teams to ensure accurate deal structuring and execution.Provide detailed reports on leasing and entitlement progress to sr. leadership.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with brokers, the COO, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support development objectives.Ensure alignment across leasing, entitlement, legal, finance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

5–8 years of professional experience in commercial real estate, with strong exposure to leasing and/or entitlements/permitting.Proven track record of tenant prospecting and closing commercial deals.In‑depth knowledge of municipal entitlement processes, zoning, land use, CEQA/NEPA, and related regulations.Bachelor’s degree preferred (Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, or related field).Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and real estate databases.

Essential Skills

Commercial LeasingEntitlement & PermittingProperty Management SupportReal Estate Market AnalysisMunicipal and Regulatory Navigation

Work Environment

This position is onsite in San Francisco, CA and site specific. Offering the opportunity to work with a growing company that has a bay-centric mission.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Comprehenesive benefits package.\nMedical\nDental\nVision\n401k\nPaid Time Off

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

\n

\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

\n

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

\n\n