Land Planning & Entitlement Manager

PulteGroup; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulte Group is seeking a Land Planning & Entitlement Manager to oversee land projects through entitlement, ensuring milestones for zoning and development permits are met. This onsite role requires attendance at the Division Office and job sites in the Dublin, Ohio area.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and budgeting skills, and the ability to coordinate with municipalities and utilities.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in land planning/entitlement or related field.
• Familiarity with budgeting, scheduling and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day due diligence, feasibility budgets and schedules for planning/entitlement activities.
• Assign and manage due diligence projects; assess risks and coordinate with consultants/engineers.
• Coordinate land planning with municipalities, agencies and utility authorities.
• Pursue zoning and land use changes through public meetings and hearings.
• Manage pre-acquisition land development budgets, schedules and cash flow.
• ReviewPurchase Agreements for entitlement points; coordinate with JV or joint development.
• Review design/plat documents for coordination and utility requirements; ensure accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Planning & organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Self-starter

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup!

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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 Land Planning & Entitlement Manager is responsible for managing land projects throughout the entitlement process to achieve scheduled milestones for the obtaining of zoning and development permits, and obtaining subdivision improvement, entry, landscaping, and amenity plans.

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our Division Office and assigned job sites in the greater Dublin, Ohio area.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of project due diligence, feasibility budgets and schedules, planning and entitlement activities. Support programs established by the Area management team.
• Assign and manage due diligence projects for the designated business unit or geographic area. Assess project risks and establishes consulting and engineering development activities.
• Coordinate land planning with various municipalities, agencies and utility authorities.
• Pursue zoning and land use changes thru public meetings and governmental hearings.
• Manage all pre-acquisition land development budgets, schedules, and cash flow activities.
• Review Purchase Agreements for necessary entitlement deal points and monitor compliance with terms. Aid in coordination of joint development agreements or joint venture.
• Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans and plats for project coordination and accuracy. Determine availability requirements for all utilities, concurrencies, and impact fees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M2)

Organizational Impact:

• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team of professionals, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the area.
• Typically does not have budget accountability, but may manage day- to-day spreadsheets or elements of the budget (e.g., overtime for staff, expense monitoring)

Leadership & Talent Management:

• Supervises a team consisting of professionals, typically at the entry or intermediate level.
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results.
• Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Requires basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Typically requires specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline.
• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2-4 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Advanced analytic skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate/work with others
• Ability to work independently
• Self-starter

Required Licensing, Registration And/or Certifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Not applicable

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.

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