Sr. Land Entitlements Manager

Lennar; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Up to 3 weeks vacation + holidays

Home Purchase Discounts

New Hire Referral Bonus

Everyone’s Included Day

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Sr. Entitlements Manager to lead all entitlement efforts for Savannah-area residential communities. You will coordinate with agencies, consultants, and internal teams to secure plans, permits, and approvals while managing tight schedules.

Ideal candidates bring five+ years of entitlement and homebuilding experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Regular on-site work at Lennar communities is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of entitlements and homebuilding experience.
• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Obtain entitlements, plans, and permits for new residential communities including all documents and maps and related approvals.
• Execute entitlement and development/construction schedules.
• Coordinate input from division executives regarding site and architectural design.
• Obtain necessary permits from local jurisdictions for land development and homebuilding operations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants.
• Manage entitlement contract work with outside consultants.
• Assist in due diligence for potential land acquisitions.
• Support the Operations Department.
• Coordinate and supervise consultants and trade partners to ensure timely approvals and adherence to schedules.
• Liaison between Lennar trade partners, consultants and agencies for issue resolution.
• Assist in processing plans or paperwork for agency approvals and permits or release of bonds.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Entitlements experience

Microsoft Office

Analytical writing

Communication skills

Team player

Deadline management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SmartSheet

Job description

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Job Description

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Sr. Entitlements Manager supervises and directs all aspects of entitlements for new residential communities, requiring robust knowledge of municipal requirements and approval processes for entitlements, plans and permits. Responsible for coordinating with all agencies, internal departments and outside consultants to achieve desired community goals.

This role will cover the Savannah market.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities On The Team

• Manages and directs all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for new residential communities including all entitlement documents and plans, tentative and final maps and related approvals, as well as agency presentations.
• Responsible for executing upon stringent community entitlement and development/construction schedules.
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing input from division executives regarding site and architectural design.
• Responsible for obtaining all required permits from local jurisdictions in support of land development and home building operations.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants in preparation of required development applications and approvals based on expert-level knowledge of approvals processes and requirements.
• Coordinates and manages entitlement contract work for services to be performed by outside consultants.
• Assists in due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions.
• Responsible for support to the Operations Department.
• Coordinate, schedule and supervise the activities of consultants and trade partners to ensure necessary approvals and adherence to community schedules .
• Liaison between Lennar trade partners, consultants and private, public and quasi-public agencies for any areas that need resolution and to exchange valuable information.
• Assist in the processing of plans or required paperwork for agency approvals and permits or release of bonds.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Your Toolbox

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in community entitlement and homebuilding process, some public agency experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, in the field of construction management, urban design, business, engineering or related course study or equivalent years of experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc.)
• Smart Sheet experience preferred
• Excellent analytical and writing capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently
• Accept constructive feedback
• Team player

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day as needed. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

During the course of your employment, you may be required to use, download, or access certain Company-approved tools, programs, applications, or systems. These resources may include, but are not limited to, applications designed for customer engagement, operational efficiency, data analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and other business functions.

LI-ST1, LI-Onsite

Life at Lennar

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future,
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day.

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