Land Planning & Entitlement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our vision is to build consumer inspired homes and communities to make lives better, and we believe that success starts with having the right people. A position with this confidential builder offers a rich, fulfilling, and rewarding career across multiple geographies and brands. If you are interested in being a part of our team, let's talk about your career!

As LAND PLANNING & ENTITLEMENT MANAGER, you will lead land projects through the entitlement process to achieve scheduled milestones for the recording of plats, obtaining development permits, and completing subdivision improvement and utility plans.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

·         Manage day-to-day activities of project due diligence, feasibility budgets and schedules, planning and entitlement, and budgeting activities. Support programs established by area management team.

·         Manage due diligence projects for designated business unit or geographic area. Assess project risks and participate in establishing feasibility budgets and schedules for consulting and engineering development activities.

·         Coordinate project management activities with Land Operations Team to facilitate timely project start-up.

·         Ensure consistent and accurate budget data that aligns project costs with LDA.

·         Monitor vital document compliance (zoning codes, wetland permits, and various other permits).

·         Manage HOA activities for assigned projects.

·         Review purchase agreements for necessary entitlement deal points and monitor compliance with terms. Aid in coordination of joint development agreements or joint venture management responsibilities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

·         Minimum bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent.

·         Minimum three to five years of previous related experience in construction, land planning, real estate development, or related.

·         General understanding/knowledge of zoning, city planning, plat planning, civil engineering, land surveying, or related.

·         Experience in fostering strong working relationships with municipalities.

·         Strong verbal and written communication. Exceptional presentation skills a must.

·         Ability to work in a fast paced, continuous improvement environment.

·         Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn new software as needed.

·         Ability to make correct independent decisions when appropriate, organize and prioritize multiple tasks, and problem solve.

·         Excellent core values.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

·         A competitive pay for performance compensation package including bonus opportunities.

·         Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays.

·         Positive and exciting company culture with plenty of room for growth and professional development.