Land Entitlement Manager

About Stanley Martin Homes At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does. Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. You will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first. Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and has consistently been one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people‑first culture that makes it possible. If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of. Responsibilities A day in the life of a Land Entitlement Manager: Your day‑to‑day work will focus on advancing projects through the entitlement stage after Land Investment Committee approval. You will pursue site‑plan approvals, bonding, and governmental or environmental permitting, coordinating between the internal team, local governments, consulting and contractor trade partners, and design and approve each individual neighborhood. You will attend meetings with other internal departments such as sales, purchasing, production, and architecture, communicating planning and design assumptions that evolve and may affect other departments within the home‑selling and building process. You will manage external consultants by compiling, executing, and recording legal deeds of subdivisions, easements and creation of neighborhood HOAs. Each day you will evaluate project costs for tasks assigned and manage parts of the overall development budgets for your assigned neighborhoods. Some days will take you out of the office to attend building industry association chapter meetings and municipal stakeholder meetings to establish positive working relationships with key industry trade partners and government staff. You will also learn more about the land development and homebuilding processes by interacting with peers onsite in the field. Your ability to start new activities when needed and initiate meetings and relationships is beneficial in this role. Technical tools used daily include DXC Homebuilder One (HB1), Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, One Drive and Teams, and Adobe/Bluebeam. Qualifications Previous experience working in Land Entitlement Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others Exceptional project management and organizational skills to best prioritize your days Works well with a direct team and other internal departments towards a common goal Detail oriented to effectively complete tasks Self‑starter/go‑getter attitude and drive to move projects forward in a fast‑paced environment Benefits Access to competitively priced, high‑quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer‑paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee‑paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options) Plan for the future by investing in a 401(k), with up to $5,000 employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA) Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short‑Term Disability Plan Receive well‑rounded wellness benefits, including free and low‑cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no‑cost coverage Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more About the Company Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation's fastest‑growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.” At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you're joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you will contribute to delivering an exceptional home‑buying experience that helps people realize their dreams. This position pays between $97,000.00 to $109,700.00 annually plus bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanley Martin Homes