Development Analyst

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service, and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the essential functions listed as follows:

• Track post-entitlement conditions, permitting requirements and regulatory approvals for assigned development projects.

• Maintain logs, checklists and trackers for jurisdiction-specific requirements and approval status.

• Facilitate coordination of permitting activities with municipal agencies, third-party expeditors and consultants.

• Track permit submittals, comments, responses and approval timelines.

• Support development and maintenance of post-entitlement schedules using Smartsheet and related tools.

• Prepare status reports, dashboards and summaries related to permitting, approvals and project readiness.

• Facilitate consultant coordination, including tracking scopes, deliverables and required documentation.

• Organize and maintain project files, approval documents, correspondence and permit records in shared systems.

• Maintain preparation of materials required for financing, GMP development and internal project handoffs.

• Coordinate with Development, Design, Construction and Finance teams to gather and distribute project information.

• Facilitate meeting preparation, agendas and follow-up action tracking.

• Maintain standardized templates, workflows and reporting tools developed by the Senior Manager.

• Maintain the implementation and ongoing use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for post-entitlement and permitting activities, including maintaining templates, checklists and documentation.

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies or risks in tracking and documentation and escalate as appropriate.

• Travel to project sites, City/County staff or planning meetings, as needed (up to 25%).

• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Risk Identification and Mitigation Awareness

• Time Management and Prioritization

• Professional Judgment and Accountability

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Analytical thinking and data accuracy

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Collaboration and teamwork

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Business/finance or a related field preferred

• Three (3) or more years of experience in real estate development, construction, planning, permitting, project coordination, development analytics or a related field

• Experience with entitlement, permitting or development approval processes preferred

• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience working with shared document management systems (e.g., SharePoint); familiarity with project or construction management platforms (e.g., Procore) a plus

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, consultants and external agencies

Pay Range:

68,600.00 - 85,750.00

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.