Entitlements Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare entitlement analyses and recommendations regarding zoning strategy, permitting requirements, regulatory constraints, and approval pathways for proposed developments
• Coordinate submission packages and supporting documentation for municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Partner with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to interpret development requirements and facilitate entitlement approvals
• Track entitlement schedules, approvals, and deadlines to ensure timely progression of projects
• Develop and maintain entitlement schedules, monitor critical path activities, and identify risks that may affect project timelines or approvals
• Analyze zoning ordinances, land use requirements, and development standards to support feasibility assessments
• Review zoning ordinances, land use regulations, comprehensive plans, and development requirements to evaluate project feasibility and entitlement risk
• Support due diligence efforts by organizing and reviewing reports such as environmental studies, surveys, and title documents
• Compose reports, feasibility summaries, entitlement status updates, and project analyses for management review and land investment decisions
• Collaborate with internal departments including Land Acquisition, Land Development, Legal, and Engineering to guide support entitlement execution land planning decisions and entitlement strategies
• Affiliate with third-party consultants, including civil engineers and planners, to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
• Review consultant reports, technical studies, site plans, and development applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support process improvements related to entitlement tracking, documentation, and reporting
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in land development, entitlements, or related real estate functions
• Knowledge of basic zoning regulations, land use processes, and permitting requirements
• Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
• Ability to follow established processes and support entitlement activities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting residential homebuilding or land development projects
• Exposure to municipal entitlement processes and permitting requirements