Land Planning & Entitlement Manager

PulteGroup Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off up to 28 days depending on service

Job summary

PulteGroup Inc. in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking a Manager for Land Planning & Entitlement. This role requires managing land projects throughout the entitlement process, ensuring compliance with zoning and development permits. Strong analytic and communication skills are needed, alongside a university degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. The position entails onsite attendance five days a week and offers a competitive salary of $135,000 - $150,000 annually, with bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in land planning or similar roles.
• Requires basic management approaches such as work scheduling and prioritizing.
• Specialized knowledge in technical or operational practices within the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of land project due diligence and feasibility.
• Coordinate land planning with municipalities and utility authorities.
• Pursue zoning and land use changes through public meetings.

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

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

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.Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact**Job Summary**The Manager Land Planning & Entitlement 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 in **Fairfax, Virginia** in addition to assigned communities in the Fairfax surrounding areas.**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**Pay Information**$135,000 - $150,000 annually depending upon experience.This position is also eligible for an annual bonus incentive based on the successful completion of defined performance objectives.**General Description of Benefits:**Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Employees are covered by company-paid disability and basic life insurance. Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness and hospital indemnity, are also available. In addition, the Company offers an Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable). In addition to up to 9 paid company holidays per year, employees with less than 10 years of service are eligible for up to 23 paid days off and employees with 10 or more years of service are eligible for up to 28 paid days off. Note that all Sales Consultants, except those in CA, are not eligible for paid time off, but receive the equivalent days in unpaid time off and 8 paid sales holidays. Employees should consult with their local Human Resources Representative to discuss the composition of their available time off, which may differ based on work location and paid sick time eligibility.### **PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by *PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc.* and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.**### *We are an 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.*### ### ### *Pulte Homes of Minnesota is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.*###