Land Entitlements Manager

D.R. Horton; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, Holidays)

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking an Entitlements Manager to oversee entitlements and due diligence for projects in Lakeville, Minnesota. This role involves obtaining necessary approvals, managing staff, and collaborating with consultants to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, possessing excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or 5 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage activities of the Entitlements Staff.
• Obtain entitlements for projects and negotiate with public agencies.
• Oversee due diligence and feasibility analysis of projects.
• Manage daily activities in the entitlement process.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED with relevant experience

Job description

Company & Role Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets, and also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. The position advertised is for an Entitlements Manager whose primary responsibility is to oversee entitlements and due diligence for projects, determine the feasibility of planned acquisitions, and facilitate the entitlement of properties, including obtaining zoning and governmental approvals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage the activities of the Entitlements Staff or Land Staff.
• Complete due diligence/feasibility analysis of projects prior to acquisition.
• Obtain entitlements for projects, including all governmental approvals, negotiate with public agencies, and assist with representation at public meetings.
• Oversee the preparation, submittal, and approval of all subdivision‑related plans and permits.
• Manage daily activities in the due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to zone changes, concept plans, and preliminary plats.
• Plan, direct, and manage the activities of consultants (civil engineers, land planners, geotechnical engineers, hydrologic consultants, etc.) performing due diligence and entitlement services to adhere to project schedules.
• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, development agreements, site plans, soil and wetland determinations, and other technical reports and data.
• Establish contact and working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability, and guidelines for service to assigned projects.
• Research and organize project costs with the land development team to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of a planned community.
• Work in conjunction with hired consultants to determine any off‑site utility/roadway improvements required for project feasibility.
• Collaborate with the local DHI Executive Team to determine product mix and overall viability of potential projects.
• Attend meetings with city staff, the development team, public hearings, or neighbor meetings.
• Review civil construction documents for consistency, cost‑saving measures, and constructability.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit.
• Travel overnight as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university and 5 years of related experience or a high school diploma/GED and seven years of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to focus under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Physical ability to sit for the majority of an 8‑hour workday and use hands, fingers, and arms for tasks; required close and peripheral vision.
• Ability to handle moderate noise levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered planner or engineer preferred.

Salary

$100,000 – $125,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.