Development Assistant

Pro Found Staffing, Inc. is actively working with a growing Commercial Construction Company located in Tomball, Texas to support aviation development projects during the pre‑construction phase. This position will assist senior development leadership in managing site evaluation, entitlements, permitting and regulatory coordination for aviation facilities.

Pay range
: $95,000 – $110,000 per year (DOE). Discretionary bonus potential. Health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) plan.

Location
:
Tomball, Texas.

Scope
:
Development Assistant will gain hands‑on exposure to FAA regulations, municipal approvals and aviation‑specific development processes while supporting multiple projects from early concept through readiness for construction.

Key responsibilities
:

• Support due diligence such as ALTA surveys, geotechnical investigations, environmental reviews, and airspace analyses.
• Maintain entitlement and permitting matrices across multiple jurisdictions and projects.
• Assist with zoning, land use and entitlement documentation and tracking.
• Coordinate with municipalities, airport authorities and state/federal agencies.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and aviation development standards.
• Support coordination with architects, engineers and consultants during planning and design development.
• Assist with document control, version management and pre‑construction scheduling and budgeting.
• Support development leadership with data analysis, market research and site benchmarking.
• Track permitting timelines and identify potential risks or delays for escalation.
• Prepare meeting materials, regulatory submissions and project documentation.
• Support transition of projects to the Project Management team after construction is authorized.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development and entitlement processes.

Qualifications
:

• 3+ years of experience in development, pre‑construction, construction management or infrastructure roles.
• Working knowledge of entitlement processes, permitting, zoning and regulatory approvals (aviation experience preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with aviation‑specific planning concepts such as ALP coordination, Part 77 airspace and airport minimum standards.
• Exposure to aviation or infrastructure projects such as hangars, terminals or industrial developments.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, civil and architectural drawings, and zoning codes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project tracking or scheduling tools is a plus.

Education & Licenses
:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management, Planning or a related field.

Employment Details
:

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Job type:
  Full‑time
• Industry: Construction, Building Construction, Airlines and Aviation

Pro Found Staffing specializes in direct‑hire placement of senior professionals across all business functions. We help emerging startups and mid‑size companies build the strategic talent foundation they need to thrive.