Engineering Project/ENTL Mgr

D.R. Horton•Fort Worth, TX

22h

About The Position

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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Engineering Project & Entitlements Manager. The right candidate will be responsible for overseeing and driving entitlements and engineering for all new acquisition opportunities. Perform engineering duties in planning and designing during due diligence and land development for new residential construction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering
Two to four years related experience working as an Engineer and/or training
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to work well within a team
Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Office and email

Nice To Haves

Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Maintain responsibility for the entire entitlement process, the review/revision of plans, the acquisition of city or county approval, and more
Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation mindful of completion dates
Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements
Oversee the completion, submittal, and approval of construction plans, including soliciting bids for engineers and other consultants, coordinating the submittal of construction plans, and more
Oversee and coordinate all other public hearings, including variances, amendments, etc.
Assist land acquisition personnel by studying project concepts to devise strategies for site and product design on potential new acquisitions
Oversee the collection of information for new projects and studies the reports, drawings, maps, blueprints, aerial photographs, tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and related topographical and geologic data
Create the feasibility reports summarizing physical site conditions and documenting available utilities on each project
Present recommendations to address site concerns during the preparation of a land plan
Collaborate with the Acquisition and Development teams to setup initial site development budgets
Provide forecasting to public utility companies for load demands required by new development
Supervise the utility design process and designate the portions of the builder design for contracting utility installation
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Conduct research of comps in the area. Prepare applications and submit appeals to the county, attend and represent the company in all tax appeal hearings
Attend meetings with city staff and the Development team, as well as public hearings or neighbor meetings
Review impact fee agreements, school agreements, etc.
Collaborates with Land Acquisition staff to prepare proforma for corporate approval
Ability to travel overnight
Supervises 2 or more employees.