Vice President of Land Planning & Entitlement

About the role

PulteGroup is seeking a Vice President of Land Planning & Entitlement to lead the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of all land planning and entitlement activities across the Division. This role ensures that large-scale master-planned communities and development projects are positioned for success through proactive entitlement strategies, regulatory navigation, and cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for land planning and entitlement operations, ensuring alignment with Division and Area goals, market expansion, and long-range development plans.
• Oversee the entitlement process for all major projects, from due diligence and feasibility through final platting, permitting, and regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Directors, Managers, and planning professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the executive representative with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, advocating for project approvals and resolving complex entitlement challenges.
• Collaborate with Land Acquisition, Development, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of planning and entitlement into the broader development lifecycle.
• Review and approve entitlement-related deal terms in Purchase Agreements and joint development agreements, ensuring alignment with legal, operational, and financial objectives.
• Monitor and influence regional planning trends, zoning policies, and legislative developments, positioning the company for future growth and mitigating entitlement risks.
• Oversee HOA formation and governance strategy for new communities, ensuring long-term operational sustainability and alignment with community vision.
• Establish and manage entitlement budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and timely execution across all projects.

Requirements

• Basic fundamental knowledge of fundamental civil, geotechnical engineering, and surveying
• Land development/homebuilding construction experience required
• Manage political process and interface with governmental entities
• Communication, public speaking, and leadership skills
• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position

Qualifications

Requires deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project or program teams or manage across multiple sub-functions. Typically has mastery within a specific technical discipline/area or broad expertise across multiple related disciplines. Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8-10 years prior relevant experience.

Pay

$200,000 - $225,000 annually depending upon experience. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus incentive based on the successful completion of defined performance objectives.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employees are covered by company-paid disability and basic life insurance.
• Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness and hospital indemnity, are also available.
• The Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable).
• Up to 9 paid company holidays per year, and up to 23-28 paid days off depending on years of service.

Schedule

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our office located in Fairfax, Virginia, in addition to jobsites in the surrounding area.