Sr Entitlements Manager

Lennar•Carmel, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future A Senior Entitlements Manager will manage the entitlement process for the development of opportunities that fit the company’s land acquisition strategies and understanding of current market trends in land development and homebuilding. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
Four year degree in Land/Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or a Juris Doctor (JD) in Real Estate.
Minimum 5 years experience in managing entitlement and permitting for real-estate developments.
Valid drivers license and a good driving record
Computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software
Knowledge of sales/negotiating principles and real estate
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing with public officials, regulatory agencies and the public.
Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations
Minimum five (5) years of experience in community entitlement and homebuilding process, some public agency experience required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, in the field of construction management, urban design, business, engineering or related course study or equivalent years of experience
Valid driver’s license
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc.)
Excellent analytical and writing capabilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently
Accept constructive feedback
Team player

Responsibilities

Oversee the entitlements for all new acquisition projects and existing communities, to include land use, zoning, site plan, and plat approvals.
Responsible for running with “Greenfolder” process as it relates to all entitlements, approvals and title matters.
Manage consultants, outside counsel, engineers and architects in the process of planning new residential development and obtaining all governmental approvals required.
Entitlement Budgeting
Work with different division’s departments to coordinate approvals to be obtained for the development of new communities.
Lead, coach, mentor and manage individuals and team to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.