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D.R. Horton · 1 day ago

Entitlements Project Manager

Conroe, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S. and is seeking an Entitlements Project Manager responsible for coordinating departments and agencies to manage due diligence, entitlements, and land development permits for projects. The role involves managing entitlements, plan approvals, and maintaining relationships with utility companies while ensuring compliance with zoning ordinances.

ConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

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

Qualification

Entitlements managementProject schedulingZoning knowledgeAdvanced ExcelMS Office proficiencyJudgmentPressure managementIndependent workTeam collaboration

Required

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

Proficiency with MS Office and email