Director Land Development & Entitlement

Pulte Home Company, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup seeks a Director Land Development to lead planning, design and execution of large-scale master-planned communities across the Division. This role oversees entitlement and engineering through construction and turnover while ensuring alignment with budgets and regulatory compliance.

The position directs a high-performing team, drives cross-functional collaboration, and serves as a primary liaison with municipalities, utilities, and development partners.

Qualifications

• Requires a University degree or equivalent experience.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Land development/homebuilding construction experience.
• Manage political process and interface with governmental entities.
• Communication, public speaking and leadership skills.
• Multi-tasking a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of land development across multiple master-planned communities.
• Oversee entitlement, engineering, permitting, horizontal construction, and amenities.
• Direct and mentor a team of development managers, engineers and field staff.
• Establish and manage development budgets, schedules and forecasting models.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, municipalities and utilities.
• Lead contractor and consultant selection, bid processes and contract execution.
• Collaborate with Land Acquisition, Planning & Entitlements, Construction, Sales and Finance.
• Review engineering designs, site plans and utility layouts for consistency.
• Represent the company in public forums, community meetings and industry events.
• Lead HOA strategy and governance activities for assigned communities.

Skills

Civil engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Surveying

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.

Job Summary

The Director Land Development provides strategic and operational leadership for the planning, design, and execution of large-scale master-planned communities and development projects across the Division. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of land development, from entitlement and engineering through construction and turnover, while ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgetary targets, and regulatory compliance. Theis role leads a high-performing team, drives cross-functional collaboration, and serves as one of the points of contact for the Division with municipalities, utility providers, and development partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of land development activities across multiple master-planned communities and large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with Division growth and operational goal.
• Oversee all phases of land development, including entitlement, engineering, permitting, horizontal construction, and amenities ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Direct and mentor a team of development managers, engineers, and field staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and manage development budgets, schedules, and forecasting models, ensuring financial discipline and proactive risk mitigation across all projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, municipalities, and utility providers, advocating for project approvals, resolving permitting issues, and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Lead contractor and consultant selection, negotiation, and performance management, including oversight of bid processes, value engineering, and contract execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Land Acquisition, Planning& Entitlements, Construction, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure seamless project handoffs and alignment with broader business strategies.
• Review and approve engineering designs, site plans, plats, and utility layouts to ensure consistency with master plans, entitlements, and operational requirements.
• Represent the company in public forums, community meetings, and industry events, building strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the company’s reputation in the market.
• Lead HOA strategy and governance activities for assigned communities, ensuring alignment with long term operational and community goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M4)

Organizational Impact: Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results of the area. Focus is on short- to mid-term operational plans (e.g., 1- 2 years). Develops new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of the area. May have budget accountability for area or manage elements of the budget.

Leadership & Talent Management

Manages a large team typically comprised of managers and/or supervisors and experienced professionals. Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.

Knowledge & Experience

Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/area. Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the department. Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Basic fundamental knowledge of fundamental civil, geotechnical engineering and surveying
• Land development/homebuilding construction experience
• Manage political process and interface with governmental entities
• Communication, public speaking and leadership skills
• Multi-tasking a requirement

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

This Organization Participates in e-Verify

Pulte Homes of Minnesota is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Employee Benefits

PulteGroup Employee Benefits At PulteGroup, we believe that our people are what makes us a great place to work and we strive to meet their health and welfare needs with a competitive suite of benefit offerings designed for their unique lifestyles.

• Comprehensive, Flexible and Affordable Healthcare Coverage Options
• Supplemental Healthcare Coverage Opportunities
• PTO and Work/Life Benefits
• Health Advocacy and Wellness
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Education and Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits
• Mortgage Financing Discounts through Pulte Mortgage