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Site Investigation Specialist

Remote Raven No location specified Full-time
$16,640
per year

Job Description

We are a a fast-growing commercial real estate development firm focused on build-to-suit retail projects across the United States. We are hiring a remote consultant to support our site feasibility process by preparing detailed Site

Investigation Reports (SIRs) for new Dollar General development sites. This role is best suited for someone with hands-on civil engineering or direct land development experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research and complete comprehensive Site Investigation Reports (SIRs) to assess the feasibility of commercial development sites.

• Analyze and document key due diligence items such as:

o Zoning and land use regulations

o Utility infrastructure (water, sewer, electric, gas, communications)

o Municipal design requirements and development standards

o Environmental conditions (e.g., flood zones, wetlands, easements)

o Applicable fees (permit, plan review, impact) and connection costs

• Interpret engineering-related materials such as site plans, zoning maps, utility layout

diagrams, and entitlement documentation.

• Identify permitting agencies and summarize their development review process,

application requirements, and estimated timelines.

• Evaluate potential site constraints including topography, access, easements, and off-site

improvement obligations.

• Summarize findings in clear, well-organized reports that inform internal go/no-go

decisions.

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely delivery of SIRs.

Occasional/Secondary Tasks:

• Assist with reviewing civil, traffic, or environmental engineering documents as needed.

• Support follow-up research on specific entitlement or utility-related inquiries.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications & Skills:

  • Licensed Civil Engineer
  • 2+ years of direct land development or commercial civil experience.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure systems, development entitlements, and zoning interpretation.
  • Excellent online research skills with the ability to navigate U.S. municipal and utility
  • provider websites.
  • Strong phone and research skills; comfortable calling municipalities and utility providers
  • to collect information. High level of written English proficiency with the ability to translate technical findings
  • into executive-level summaries.
  • Highly organized and responsive with the ability to fill out forms accurately and deliver on deadlines.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage deadlines and deliverables independently.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suites, and PDF markup tools.

This is a 100% Remote Work

Up to $8/hr

Full time

US time zone

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