Entitlements Manager

D.R. Horton•Lakeville, MN

2h•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking an Entitlements Manager to oversee the process and maintain responsibility for entitlements and due diligence for projects. This role involves determining the feasibility of planned acquisitions, facilitating property entitlements, and obtaining zoning and governmental approvals. The manager will also oversee the preparation, submittal, and approval of subdivision-related plans and permits, manage daily activities in the due diligence process, and direct the activities of consultants. Additionally, the role requires reviewing consultant scopes of work, establishing relationships with utility companies, researching project costs for feasibility budgets, determining necessary offsite improvements, collaborating with the local DHI Executive Team on product mix and project viability, attending various meetings, and reviewing civil construction documents. The position demands conducting business professionally and ethically, with the ability to travel overnight.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Registered planner or engineer preferred

Responsibilities

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