Land Planning & Entitlement Manager

About the role

The Manager Land Planning & Entitlement is responsible for managing land projects throughout the entitlement process to achieve scheduled milestones for the obtaining of zoning and development permits, and obtaining subdivision improvement, entry, landscaping, and amenity plans. This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our Division Office in Fairfax, Virginia in addition to assigned communities in the Fairfax surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of project due diligence, feasibility budgets and schedules, planning and entitlement activities.
• Support programs established by the Area management team.
• Assign and manage due diligence projects for the designated business unit or geographic area.
• Assess project risks and establish consulting and engineering development activities.
• Cookordination land planning with various municipalities, agencies and utility authorities.
• Pursue zoning and land use changes thru public meetings and governmental hearings.
• Manage all pre-acquisition land development budgets, schedules, and cash flow activities.
• Review Purchase Agreements for necessary entitlement deal points and monitor compliance with terms.
• Aid in coordination of joint development agreements or joint venture.
• Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans and plats for project coordination and accuracy.
• Determine availability requirements for all utilities, concurrencies, and impact fees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Requires specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline.
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years prior relevant experience.

Skills

• Advanced analytic skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate/work with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self-starter.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan.
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Eligible for company-paid disability and basic life insurance.
• Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness and hospital indemnity, are also available.
• Includes an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable).
• Up to 9 paid company holidays per year, up to 23 paid days off for employees with less than 10 years of service, and up to 28 paid days off for employees with 10 or more years of service.

Pay

$135,000 - $150,000 annually depending upon experience. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus incentive based on the successful completion of defined performance objectives.