Land Planning & Entitlement Manager

pultegroup; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup in Dublin, OH is seeking a Land Planning & Entitlement Manager to guide land projects through the entitlement process, achieving milestones for zoning and development permits.

The role requires onsite presence five days a week at the Division Office and job sites in the greater Dublin area. Candidates should have a university degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, plus strong analytical, Excel, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience and 2–4 years prior relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's License since driving is an essential function of this position.
• Experience in land planning, zoning and entitlement processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of land due diligence, feasibility budgets and schedules, planning and entitlement activities.
• Coordinate land planning with municipalities, agencies and utility authorities.
• Pursue zoning and land use changes through public meetings and governmental hearings.
• Manage pre-acquisition land development budgets, schedules and cash-flow activities.
• Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans and plats for project coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced analytic skills

Solid written and verbal communication

Excellent planning and organizational

Ability to work independently

Self-starter

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future - with PulteGroup!

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes-we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you've come to the right place.

As one of the nation's largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that's consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We're driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.

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