Entitlements Manager

D.R. Horton • Kirkland, WA

3d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Entitlements Manager-WA. The right candidate will oversee the process and maintain responsibility for entitlements and due diligence for projects. Determine the feasibility of a planned acquisition. Facilitate the entitlement of a property, including obtaining zoning and governmental approvals.

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
• Ability to travel overnight

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 6.67 hrs Vacation/month
• Personal Holidays depending on Hire Date: Jan 1-Jun 30: 2 days, July 1-Sept 30: 1 day
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager