Land Entitlement Manager
About The Position
The Land Entitlement Manager leads due diligence, entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes that support the creation of affordable homeownership units. The role ensures timely approvals and smooth transitions from acquisition through active land development, with an emphasis on optimizing lot yield, improving construction document quality, minimizing costs, and maintaining production schedules. The manager collaborates across the project lifecycle to support efficient project delivery and reduce delays. This position is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to potential or owned land in the affiliate’s portfolio. A valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle are required. The position is full-time, exempt, based at the Charlotte, North Carolina office, and reports to the Director of Land Acquisition and Development. The expected salary is $78,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 2–3 years of experience in residential land entitlement, preferably in homebuilding or a related industry.
- Familiarity with the homebuilding lifecycle from land acquisition through vertical construction.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects across municipalities and counties.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to clearly communicate obstacles, recommendations, costs, and benefits.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting surveys, plats, construction documents, Unified Development Ordinances (UDOs), and land use plans.
- Strong understanding of zoning, permitting, and regulatory rules.
- Relationship-building and collaboration skills with consultants, municipal staff, and internal and external partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn SmartSheet and other internal platforms.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
- Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods; conduct occasional land site visits; and read and analyze documents and correspondence.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD, ESRI products, Siteworks, or other technical land-use or engineering software.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage third-party consultants, including civil engineers, land planners, and architects, to ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule expectations.
- Review engineering construction documents for completeness and quality, and identify discrepancies and value-engineering opportunities.
- Partner with the Director of Land Acquisition and Development to set priorities, monitor entitlement milestones, and report progress aligned with affiliate production goals.
- Support the Land Acquisition Project Manager with due diligence, feasibility evaluation, and land and lot cost optimization for new opportunities.
- Coordinate with the Land Development Project Manager on grading, stormwater, and utility plans, and translate entitlement conditions for field implementation.
- Support rezoning, annexation, and land use change applications in alignment with strategic growth plans.
- Manage the creation of initial land development cost estimates through permitting.
- Lead subdivision and municipal bonding processes.
- Assist with municipal zoning reviews for scattered lots, easements, and right-of-way acquisitions as needed.
- Maintain project tracking systems and provide regular updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Stay current on land use trends and municipal and state land use policy updates.
- Perform other departmental projects aligned with the position purpose.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
