Manager of Land Planning & Entitlement

PulteGroup; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Disability & basic life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & paid time off (vary by

Location-based time off

Job summary

Pulte Homes of Minnesota is seeking a qualified candidate to manage project due diligence, feasibility budgets, and entitlement activities. The role requires onsite attendance at assigned project sites in the Greater MSP area.

The position emphasizes leadership, planning, and collaboration with municipalities, developers and internal teams to deliver land development projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires strong analytical abilities and data interpretation skills.
• Proficient in Excel and data modeling.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent planning and organizational capabilities are needed for project schedules.
• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Self-starter attitude with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee due diligence, feasibility budgets, schedules, and entitlement activities.
• Assign and manage due diligence projects for the designated area; assess risks.
• Coordinate land planning with municipalities and utilities.
• Pursue zoning and land use changes through public meetings.
• Manage pre-acquisition land development budgets, schedules and cash flow.
• Review agreements and assist with coordination of joint development efforts.
• Review designs, site plans and utility needs for project coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced analytic skills

Excel

Written & verbal communication

Planning & organization

Communication with others

Independent work

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.

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at assigned project sites in the Greater MSP 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

Pay Information

$100,000 - $115,000 annually

Hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus based on 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.

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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