Land Development Coordinator

Keystone Custom Homes • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

Keystone Custom Homes is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Entitlement Coordinator to support the Land Development Department. The role helps move projects from approved concept to shovel-ready site by managing plans, permits, utility work, and approvals for new communities. The coordinator works with the Land Development team and partners with civil engineers, municipal staff, county conservation districts, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and utility providers. The position is responsible for tracking submissions and deadlines and keeping approvals and permits in good standing.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in land development, entitlements, permitting, municipal planning, or civil engineering support.
• Working knowledge of the land development approval process, including zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances (SALDO).
• Familiarity with DEP and NPDES stormwater permitting and erosion and sediment control requirements.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to track many deadlines across multiple projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication with engineers, municipal officials, agency staff, and utility providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating new service, line extensions, or easements with utility providers.
• Ability to read site plans and civil engineering drawings.
• Experience with Smartsheet or a similar project tracking tool.
• Degree or coursework in planning, civil engineering technology, environmental science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate zoning, subdivision, and land development plan submissions, and track municipal review comments, approval conditions, meeting dates, and hearing dates.
• Prepare and track DEP and NPDES permit applications, including PAG-02 stormwater coverage and erosion and sediment control plan reviews, in coordination with project engineers and the county conservation district.
• Monitor permit compliance, renewals, and reporting requirements, including Notice of Termination filings as phases are completed.
• Manage utility coordination for water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecom, including service applications, design reviews, agreements, and installation schedules.
• Track financial security, including bonds and letters of credit, and development agreements, including reduction and release requests.
• Maintain an entitlement schedule for each project and flag risks to approval and permit deadlines early.
• Maintain organized project files for plans, permits, agreements, approvals, and agency correspondence.
• Provide administrative support to the Land Development team, including meeting agendas and notes, consultant invoice processing, and agency correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed