Entitlements Manager

Lennar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Company match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Vacation time

Adoption assistance

Referral bonus

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar in Irving, TX seeks an Entitlements Manager to lead all entitlements for new residential communities. You will coordinate with local agencies, consultants, and internal teams to secure approvals, plans, and permits on aggressive schedules.

Required: five years in entitlements and homebuilding, strong Excel/Office skills, and effective writing and communication abilities. This role requires in-person presence at job sites.

Qualifications

• Five years of entitlements and homebuilding experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in construction management, urban design, business, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for new residential communities, including documents and maps.
• Coordinate with agencies, consultants, and internal departments to meet strict entitlement and development schedules.
• Coordinate input from division executives regarding site and architectural design.
• Obtain required permits from local jurisdictions in support of land development and home building operations.
• Arrange and manage consultants, engineers, and other professionals for development applications and approvals.
• Oversee entitlement contracts with outside consultants.
• Assist in due diligence for potential land acquisitions.
• Support Operations Department and ensure alignment with community timelines.
• Schedule and supervise activities of consultants and trade partners to meet approvals and timelines.
• Liaise with Lennar partners, consultants and agencies to resolve issues and share information.
• Assist in processing plans or paperwork for agency approvals and permits or bond releases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Entitlements experience

Public agency experience

Microsoft Office Suite

SmartSheet

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SmartSheet

Job description

Entitlements Manager

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Entitlements Manager supervises and directs all aspects of entitlements for new residential communities, requiring robust knowledge of municipal requirements and approval processes for entitlements, plans and permits. Responsible for coordinating with all agencies, internal departments and outside consultants to achieve desired community goals.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities On The Team

• Manages and directs all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for new residential communities including all entitlement documents and plans, tentative and final maps and related approvals, as well as agency presentations.
• Responsible for executing upon stringent community entitlement and development/construction schedules.
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing input from division executives regarding site and architectural design.
• Responsible for obtaining all required permits from local jurisdictions in support of land development and home building operations.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants in preparation of required development applications and approvals based on expert-level knowledge of approvals processes and requirements.
• Coordinates and manages entitlement contract work for services to be performed by outside consultants.
• Assists in due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions.
• Responsible for support to the Operations Department.
• Coordinate, schedule and supervise the activities of consultants and trade partners to ensure necessary approvals and adherence to community schedules.
• Liaison between Lennar trade partners, consultants and private, public and quasi-public agencies for any areas that need resolution and to exchange valuable information.
• Assist in the processing of plans or required paperwork for agency approvals and permits or release of bonds.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Your Toolbox

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in community entitlement and homebuilding process, some public agency experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred, in the field of construction management, urban design, business, engineering or related course study or equivalent years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Smart Sheet experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and writing capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently.
• Accept constructive feedback.
• Team player.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

During the course of your employment, you may be required to use, download, or access certain Company-approved tools, programs, applications, or systems. These resources may include, but are not limited to, applications designed for customer engagement, operational efficiency, data analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and other business functions.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Life at Lennar

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance underscore our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day.

Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.