Land Entitlement Manager

Century Communities, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Communities, Inc. is seeking a Land Entitlement Manager to oversee entitlement activities from due diligence to construction readiness.

You will manage division projects, coordinate with municipalities, and lead consulting teams to keep the entitlement process on schedule. This role requires five years in land entitlement or forward planning, experience in homebuilding, and strong ability to read and interpret financial and legal documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in land entitlement or forward planning.
• Experience in the homebuilding industry preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• CAD knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land entitlement and forward planning of division projects in the local market.
• Conduct due diligence on proposed projects as needed.
• Prepare entitlement budgets, schedules, density yields, conceptual site plans, and other components to support land purchase decisions.
• Prepare and review easements, development, governmental, and legal documents.
• Oversee consultant teams, including architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and environmental consultants, to ensure timely progression of the entitlement process.
• Review civil engineering estimates and collaborate with the in-house land development team, engineers, and municipalities on the design and processing of civil plans.
• Coordinate consultant interactions and work directly with approval agencies, including city and county planning, engineering, zoning, Xcel, and HOA departments, related to entitlement processes and other issues.
• Attend public hearings related to the entitlement process.
• Participate in neighborhood meetings to present and assist with development plans.
• Oversee the creation and management of Homeowner’s Associations.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Skills

Municipal liaison

Land entitlement knowledge

Financial analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

CAD

Job description

The Land Entitlement Manager oversees land entitlement activities from due diligence to construction readiness. This role supports the Land Department through project management, cost analysis, planning, and design assistance, serving as the main point of contact for divisional staff and other departments during the planning, entitlement, and development phases of assigned projects.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the land entitlement and forward planning of division projects in the local market.
• Conduct due diligence on proposed projects as needed.
• Prepare entitlement budgets, schedules, density yields, conceptual site plans, and other components to support land purchase decisions.
• Prepare and review easements, development, governmental, and legal documents.
• Oversee consultant teams, including architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and environmental consultants, to ensure timely progression of the entitlement process.
• Review civil engineering estimates and collaborate with the in-house land development team, engineers, and municipalities on the design and processing of civil plans.
• Coordinate consultant interactions and work directly with approval agencies, including city and county planning, engineering, zoning, Xcel, and HOA departments, related to entitlement processes and other issues.
• Attend public hearings related to the entitlement process.
• Participate in neighborhood meetings to present and assist with development plans.
• Oversee the creation and management of Homeowner’s Associations.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:

• Experience working with municipalities and governmental agencies.
• Knowledge of the local land market.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, managing, and supervising consulting team activities.

Your Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Land Entitlement or Forward Planning.
• Experience in the homebuilding industry preferred.
• CAD knowledge and experience are a plus.

About Century Communities

Our mission of A Home For Every Dream® is only possible with the best talent in the industry.

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, focusing on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits needed to build successful, rewarding careers.