Director Land Planning & Entitlement

PulteGroup•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name. Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact

Requirements

Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Multi-tasking a plus
Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.
Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/area.
Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the department.
Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the entitlement strategy and planning execution for multiple large-scale land development projects, ensuring timely approvals of rezonings, site plans, construction drawings, plats, permits, and improvement plans across diverse jurisdictions.
Oversee due diligence, feasibility analysis, value engineering, and entitlement budgeting for all active and prospective projects, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals.
Direct cross-functional collaboration with Land Acquisition, Development, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project transitions and alignment with master plan objectives.
Serve as the primary liaison with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, advocating for project approvals and resolving entitlement challenges.
Review and negotiate Purchase Agreements and joint development agreements, ensuring entitlement-related terms are clearly defined and executed.
Manage and mentor a team of planning and entitlement professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.
Oversee compliance with all permitting and regulatory documentation, including SWPPP, NOI, NOT, and other jurisdictional requirements.
Lead HOA strategy and governance activities for assigned communities, ensuring alignment with long-term operational and community goals.
Monitor regional planning trends, zoning changes, and policy developments to proactively position the company for future growth opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.