Job Description

Description
 

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

 Qualifications
 

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