Residential Development Planner

DescriptionD.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Residential Development Planner (Entitlements Project Manager). This position is responsible for coordinating internal departments, public agencies, utilities, and outside consultants to manage due diligence, entitlements, and land development permits for assigned projects.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Manage and direct all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for assigned projects including all entitlement documents and plans, preliminary plats and related approvalsManage daily activities in due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to plan amendments, zoning changes and preliminary platsPrepare and execute assigned project entitlement schedules to meet contractual closing dates and business planResearch and organize project costs from multiple departments to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of proposed projectForesee and proactively address impediments and restrictions to achieving timely zoning and full plan approvals from multiple agencies to keep entitlement schedule on trackReview and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soils and wetlands, and other technical reports and data; and manage outside consultants activitiesCreate and coordinate pre-development project schedules with the ability to multitask and manage quality and budget controlEstablish working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projectsMaintain current knowledge of city/county zoning ordinances, impact fees, entitlement procedures and other areas that might impact assigned projectsPrepare collateral material (aerial photos, maps, exhibits, cover etc.) for project submittalConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnightQualificationsEducation and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)Five to seven years related experience and/or training Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be resourcefulAbility to work well under pressureAdvanced Excel skillsProficiency with MS Office and emailPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree preferredRegistered planner or engineer is desirableProject Management experience a plusCome join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife & Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided BenefitsBuild YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleTooJob Field: LandOrganization: Home BuilderSchedule: Full-time