Entitlements Project Manager

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Entitlements Project Manager. The right candidate will be responsible for coordinating internal departments, all agencies, and outside consultants to create budgets and manage due diligence to obtain entitlements and construction permits for assigned projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Guide multiple projects through the entitlement process in a high-volume environment
• 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, zone changes and preliminary plats
• Responsible for preparing and executing 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 an assigned project
• Foresee and proactively address impediments and restrictions to achieving timely zoning and full plan approvals from multiple agencies
• Plan, direct and manage the activities of consultants performing due diligence and entitlement services to adhere to project schedules
• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soils and wetlands, and other technical reports and data
• Create and coordinate pre-development project schedules with the ability to multitask and manage quality and budget control
• Resolve project entitlement issues quickly and effectively in order to keep entitlement on track
• Establish contact and working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projects
• Maintain current knowledge on city/county regulations regarding zoning classifications, ordinances, impact fees, preliminary entitlement procedures and other areas that might impact assigned projects
• Prepare collateral material (aerial photos, maps, exhibits, cover etc.) for project submittal
• Review grade plans and construction documents for consistency with defined company standards
• 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

• High school diploma or general education degree (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
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Registered planner or engineer is desirable
• Project Management experience a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

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

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