Director of Entitlements

Lennar•Meridian, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lennar is seeking a Director of Entitlements. The primary role will be to lead, guide and support the Land Acquisition team through coordinating due diligence and entitlements for land deals while representing and enhancing municipal relationships. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred
Valid Drivers license and a good driving record required
Minimum 5 years in land zoning and entitlement work
Must be able to read, understand and evaluate development plans
Must possess professional attitude to represent the company in a positive manner
Ability to perform, in a professional manner, multiple detail oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office products (Word and Excel)
Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
Must have solid negotiating skills

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to position the Division in the best possible locations and “buy the right land right”
Manage five year land plans and assist in planning for strategic growth
Responsible for competitive tracking of all submarkets and competitors.
Oversee the due diligence and Green Book process from executed purchase agreement through CIC approval including direction of engineers, surveyors, consultants on due diligence implementation, engage municipal officials and work in tandem with engineers to achieve timely entitlements for proposed communities
Execute strategic and robust decision making on each land deal to maximize Division return on investment
Collaborate in the preparation of letters of intent and contracts.
Lead land acquisition contract process and monitor contract compliance with internal and outside counsel.
Maintain schedule and track milestones to ensure deadlines are met and achieved in order to close on property
Review invoices from trade partners and Serengeti and direct them to proper party for approval and payment.
Network with other builders/developers to maintain market visibility for new land projects.
Develop a broad understanding of the market including the competition, house types/sizes, price points, and sales absorptions for the region.
Identify and present potential risks for new and existing communities, including municipal challenges, new competitors, land constraints, new governmental rules and regulations, and any other conditions that could affect business plan metrics.
In partnership with the land development team and surveyors ensure proposed product lot fits and is compliant with municipal or master plan approval requirements
Monitor and engage the need for outside attorneys to assist in overcoming hurdles posed by municipalities.
Consistently engage and work to enhance municipal relationships and better position the Division and Lennar with governmental staff and officials.