Land Entitlements Manager

Entitlements Manager

D.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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Entitlements Manager. The right candidate will oversee the process and maintain responsibility for entitlements and due diligence for projects. Determine the feasibility of a planned acquisition. Facilitate the entitlement of a property, including obtaining zoning and governmental approvals.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Plan, direct and manage the activities of the Entitlements Staff or Land Staff
• Complete Due Diligence/Feasibility analysis of projects prior to acquisition
• Obtain Entitlements for projects, including all governmental approvals, negotiations with public agencies and assist with representation at public meetings
• Oversee the preparation, submittal, and approval of all subdivision related plans and permits
• Manage daily activities in due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to zone changes, concept plans, preliminary plats, etc.
• Plan, direct, and manage the activities of consultants (civil engineers, land planners, geotechnical engineers, hydrologic consultants, etc.) performing due diligence and entitlement services to adhere to project schedules
• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soil and wetland determinations, and other technical reports and data
• Establish contact and working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projects
• Research and organize project costs in conjunction with the land development team to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of a planned community
• In conjunction with hired consultants determine any offsite utility/roadway improvements required for project feasibility
• Work in conjunction with local DHI Executive Team to determine product mix and in determining overall viability of potential projects
• Attend meetings with city staff and the development team, as well as public hearings or neighbor meetings
• Review civil construction documents for consistency, cost saving measures, and constructability
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and 5 years of related experience and/or training or a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and seven years of related experience and/or training
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications: Registered planner or engineer preferred

Salary: $100 - $125k annually

Come 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 Vision 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life & Disability Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo