Entitlements Manager

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage the activities of the Entitlements Staff or Land Staff
• Complete Due Diligence/Feasibility analysis of projects prior to acquisition
• Obtain Entitlements for projects, including all governmental approvals, negotiations with public agencies, and assist with representation at public meetings
• Oversee the preparation, submittal, and approval of all subdivision-related plans and permits
• Manage daily activities in the due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to zone changes, concept plans, preliminary plats, etc.
• Plan, direct, and manage the activities of consultants (civil engineers, land planners, geotechnical engineers, hydrologic consultants, etc.) performing due diligence and entitlement services to adhere to project schedules
• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soil and wetland determinations, and other technical reports and data
• Establish contact and working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability, and guidelines for service to assigned projects
• Research and organize project costs in conjunction with the land development team to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of a planned community
• In conjunction with hired consultants, determine any offsite utility/roadway improvements required for project feasibility
• Work in conjunction with the local DHI Executive Team to determine product mix and overall viability of potential projects
• Attend meetings with city staff and the development team, as well as public hearings or neighbor meetings
• Review civil construction documents for consistency, cost-saving measures, and constructability
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and 5 years of related experience and/or training, or a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and seven years of related experience and/or training
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to focus under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form, or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to sit for the majority of an 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered planner or engineer preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits