Entitlements Project Mgr-WA

About the job

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 a Entitlements Project Manager-WA. The right candidate is responsible for coordinating internal departments, public agencies, utilities, and outside consultants to manage due diligence, entitlements, and land development permits for assigned projects.

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

• 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

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 oral form or via DRH applications

• Proficiency with MS Office and email

• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

• The noise level is generally moderate

Salary D.O.E ranging from $81,468 to $91,468 plus bonus potential.

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, Dental and Vision insurance

• 401(K)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Life & Disability Insurance

• 6.67 hrs Vacation/month

• Personal Holidays depending on Hire Date:

• Jan 1-Jun 30: 2 days

• July 1-Sept 30: 1 day

• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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