Sr. Land Entitlements Manager

Lennar•Bluffton, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Entitlements Manager supervises and directs all aspects of entitlements for new residential communities, including coordinating with agencies, internal departments, and outside consultants to achieve community goals. The role requires extensive knowledge of municipal requirements and approval processes for entitlements, plans, and permits, and covers the Savannah market. The position manages entitlement documents and plans, tentative and final maps, related approvals, and agency presentations. It coordinates input from division executives and outside consultants, obtains required permits, supports due diligence for potential land acquisitions, and provides support to the Operations Department. The role also coordinates and supervises consultants and trade partners to secure approvals and meet community schedules, and serves as a liaison with private, public, and quasi-public agencies. Regular in-person attendance at Company communities and offices during regular work hours is essential. The position may require working more than eight hours per day as needed. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change, and that Company-approved tools, programs, applications, or systems may be required during employment.

Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in community entitlement and the homebuilding process.
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent analytical and writing capabilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently.
Ability to accept constructive feedback.
Team-player approach.
Regular in-person attendance at Company communities and offices during regular work hours.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day as needed.
Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Nice To Haves

Public agency experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in construction management, urban design, business, engineering, or a related course of study, or equivalent years of experience.
SmartSheet experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals, and permits for new residential communities, including entitlement documents and plans, tentative and final maps, related approvals, and agency presentations.
Execute community entitlement and development/construction schedules.
Coordinate and implement input from division executives regarding site and architectural design.
Obtain permits from local jurisdictions in support of land development and homebuilding operations.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants to prepare development applications and approvals.
Coordinate and manage entitlement contract work performed by outside consultants.
Assist with due diligence for potential land acquisitions.
Provide support to the Operations Department.
Coordinate, schedule, and supervise consultants and trade partners to secure necessary approvals and meet community schedules.
Liaise with trade partners, consultants, and private, public, and quasi-public agencies to resolve issues and exchange information.
Assist with processing plans and paperwork for agency approvals, permits, or bond releases.
Perform other duties as assigned.