Entitlements Manager

Entitlements Manager

Greenville, SC

The right candidate will maintain responsibility for entitlements and due diligence for projects. Determine the feasibility of a planned acquisition. Facilitate the entitlement of a property, including obtaining zoning and governmental approvals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Plan, direct and manage the activities of the Entitlements Staff or Land Staff
• Complete Due Diligence/Feasibility analysis of projects prior to acquisition
• Obtain Entitlements for projects, including all governmental approvals, negotiations with public agencies and assist with representation at public meetings
• Oversee the preparation, submittal, and approval of all subdivision related plans and permits
• Manage daily activities in due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to zone changes, concept plans, preliminary plats, etc.
• Plan, direct, and manage the activities of consultants (civil engineers, land planners, geotechnical engineers, hydrologic consultants, etc.) performing due diligence and entitlement services to adhere to project schedules
• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soil and wetland determinations, and other technical reports and data
• Establish contact and working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projects
• Research and organize project costs in conjunction with the land development team to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of a planned community
• In conjunction with hired consultants determine any offsite utility/roadway improvements required for project feasibility
• Work in conjunction with local DHI Executive Team to determine product mix and in determining overall viability of potential projects
• Attend meetings with city staff and the development team, as well as public hearings or neighbor meetings
• Review civil construction documents for consistency, cost saving measures, and constructability
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
• Five to seven years of related experience and/or training
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered planner or engineer preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays