Apple
Senior Development Services Manager
$179K–$268K
San Jose, California · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of responsible experience in specified fields; 10+ to 12+ years of progressive leadership experience. Director, Assistant Director, or Assistant City Manager-level experience is highly desired.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in urban/city planning, public administration, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
About the job
Leads regulatory entitlement, environmental review, permitting, and code-compliance strategies for Apple real estate projects, while advising cross-functional teams and building government and agency relationships.
What you'll do
- Direct permitting, entitlement, environmental review, land-use due diligence, and code-compliance strategies for major projects.
- Lead negotiations and relationships with government agencies, officials, design partners, and project leadership to resolve approval risks and roadblocks.
- Establish team standards, workflows, training, audits, and risk-mitigation practices; mentor staff and support strategic planning.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in urban/city planning, public administration, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of responsible experience in city planning, development project and permit management, municipal economic development and/or administration, architecture, or engineering.
- 10+ to 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in municipal planning, community development, city administration, or corporate real estate development.
- Proven experience directing complex land-use entitlements and environmental review, plus deep understanding of municipal governance, zoning/building regulations, and building, fire, and safety plan review.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., AICP); advanced credentials such as AICP, AIA, PE, or ICC Master Code Professional.
- Experience overseeing large-scale corporate campuses, complex R&D/tech facilities, or high-density, multi-phase master-planned projects.
Pay
$178,800 and $268,400 (USD base salary)
Tools
CEQA
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