Entitlements Manager

Job Description

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As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one million new homes for families across America. Since 1954, our communities have catered to all lifestyles and family dynamics, whether you are a first-time or move-up buyer, multigenerational family, or active adult.

At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to be as inclusive and diverse as the communities we build unleashing the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation & sustainable growth.

Lennar's Core Values:

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, trade partners, shareholders, and community.

Entitlements Manager Summary:

Supervises and directs all aspects of onsite development for new residential communities, requiring robust knowledge of entitlements, approvals, and permits requirements and processes and superior time and budget management skills. Responsible for coordinating with all agencies, internal departments and outside consultants to achieve desired development goals.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all aspects of obtaining entitlements, plan approvals & permits for new residential communities including all entitlement documents and plans, tentative and final maps and related approvals, as well as agency presentations.
• Responsible for executing upon stringent community entitlement and development/construction schedules.
• Responsible for coordinating and implementing input from division executives regarding site and architectural design.
• Responsible for obtaining all required permits from local jurisdictions in support of land development and home building operations.
• Coordinates with including architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants in preparation of required development applications and approvals based on expert-level knowledges of approvals process and requirements.
• Responsible for the creation and management of site development, architectural and fee budgets.
• Coordinates and prepares contracts for services to be performed by outside consultants such as architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture and soils and structural engineering.
• Assists in due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions. Prepare feasibility studies, budgets and entitlement / development schedules.
• Coordinate DRE processing and Association formation documents including BRE budgets & CC&R’s. Set up HOA’s and act as a builder liaison and board member.
• Responsible for securing and exonerating all bonds.
• Responsible for support to the Operations Department during the entire construction process.
• Review all plans and specifications from a cost perspective identifying areas, which warrant detailed review and value engineering.
• Coordinate, schedule and supervise the activities of consultants and trade partners to insure necessary approvals and adherence to community schedules.
• Monitor progress of construction of site development specific improvements such as, but not limited to, demolition, grading operations, wet utilities, dry utilities, street improvements, SWPPP/erosion control measures and on-going clean-up in support of home building operations.
• Liaison between Lennar trade partners, consultants and private, public and quasi-public agencies for any areas that need resolution and to exchange valuable information.
• Assist in the processing of plans or required paperwork for agency approvals and permits or release of bonds or letters of credit implementation.
• Interact with the regional environmental manager and division on issues relating to our Lennar Environmental Management System (LEMS) which includes storm water, air quality, wetlands, and environmental site investigation modules.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in community entitlement and homebuilding process, some public agency experience preferred
• Land development experience with exposure in the King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, in the field of construction management, urban design, business, engineering or related course study or equivalent years of experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and writing capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines concurrently
• Accept constructive feedback
• Team player
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing twenty-five (25) pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. May be required to operate a motor vehicle.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Life at Lennar:

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company’s success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family. Lennar associates will be eligible for many benefits in accordance with Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms, including:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Vacation – up to 3 weeks of vacation per year upon hire
• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Home Purchase Discount for Associates
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Everyone’s Included Day
• Student Debt Repayment Program
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.
  
  
  

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from $80,807-$126,177, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials, and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses as determined in the Company’s sole discretion.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.
  
  
  

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.
  
  
  

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $80,807.43 - $126,178, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.
  
  
  

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.