Entitlements Project Mgr-WA

D.R. Horton • Vancouver, BC

11d • $81,468 - $91,468 • Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Entitlements Project Manager-WA. The right candidate is responsible for coordinating internal departments, public agencies, utilities, and outside consultants to manage due diligence, entitlements, and land development permits for assigned projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be resourceful
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Advanced Excel skills
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Registered planner or engineer is desirable
• Project Management experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for assigned projects including all entitlement documents and plans, preliminary plats and related approvals
• Manage daily activities in due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to plan amendments, zoning changes and preliminary plats
• Prepare and execute assigned project entitlement schedules to meet contractual closing dates and business plan
• Research and organize project costs from multiple departments to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of proposed project
• Foresee and proactively address impediments and restrictions to achieving timely zoning and full plan approvals from multiple agencies to keep entitlement schedule on track
• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soils and wetlands, and other technical reports and data; and manage outside consultants activities
• Create and coordinate pre-development project schedules with the ability to multitask and manage quality and budget control
• Establish working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projects
• Maintain current knowledge of city/county zoning ordinances, impact fees, entitlement procedures and other areas that might impact assigned projects
• Prepare collateral material (aerial photos, maps, exhibits, cover etc.) for project submittal
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED