Residential Development & Entitlements Planner

D.R. Horton; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. seeks a Residential Development Planner (Entitlements Project Manager) to coordinate entitlements, due diligence, and land development permits for assigned projects in the Knoxville area.

The role collaborates with internal teams, public agencies, and consultants to manage schedules, budgets, and risk, ensuring timely closings and compliant approvals. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5–7 years of related experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be resourceful.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for assigned projects including all entitlement documents and plans, preliminary plats and related approvals.
• Manage daily activities in due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to plan amendments, zoning changes and preliminary plats.
• Prepare and execute assigned project entitlement schedules to meet contractual closing dates and business plan.
• Research and organize project costs from multiple departments to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of proposed project.
• Foresee and proactively address impediments and restrictions to achieving timely zoning and full plan approvals from multiple agencies to keep entitlement schedule on track.
• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soils and wetlands, and other technical reports and data; and manage outside consultants activities.
• Create and coordinate pre-development project schedules with the ability to multitask and manage quality and budget control.
• Establish working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of city/county zoning ordinances, impact fees, entitlement procedures and other areas that might impact assigned projects.
• Prepare collateral material (aerial photos, maps, exhibits, cover etc.) for project submittal.
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. seeks a Residential Development Planner (Entitlements Project Manager) to coordinate entitlements, due diligence, and land development permits for assigned projects in the Knoxville area.

The role collaborates with internal teams, public agencies, and consultants to manage schedules, budgets, and risk, ensuring timely closings and compliant approvals. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5–7 years of related experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to travel