Residential Development Planner

D.R. Horton•Knoxville, TN

49d•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. This position 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
Proficiency with MS Office and email

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