Entitlements Lead, Land Development & Permits

K. Hovnanian® Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Mortgage and home appliance discounts

401(k) plan

Job summary

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC seeks an Entitlements Manager to lead land development entitlements. You will work with internal teams, city/county agencies, and subcontractors to secure approvals and manage entitlement strategies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Job travel is 10% with strong focus on schedules and coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal departments, city and county government agencies, and subcontractors to satisfy entitlement contingencies for assigned communities.
• Ensure all plans and required submittals are processed with the appropriate government body to obtain approvals.
• Develop entitlement strategies, submissions and presentations as necessary.
• Obtain entitlement and permit approvals for projects.
• Manage the entitlement process while maintaining community schedules.
• Prepare project schedules through the permitting process and ensure schedule compliance.
• Coordinate land surveys, easements, and work with surveyors, engineers, etc. to ensure work is done as required.
• Coordinate all aspects of bond exoneration.
• Coordinate with homeowner's associations to resolve project related issues through community closeout.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Urban Planning, Construction or Engineering

Job description

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC seeks an Entitlements Manager to lead land development entitlements. You will work with internal teams, city/county agencies, and subcontractors to secure approvals and manage entitlement strategies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Job travel is 10% with strong focus on schedules and coordination.