Director of Entitlements
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 
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Director of Entitlements

US-FL-Palm Beach Gardens,

Job ID: 2024-32398
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Land
ROT - PBH

Overview

Welcome Home! Build your career with Lennar!

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, multi-generational 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.

Director of Entitlements:

Lennar is seeking a Director of Entitlements to lead, guide and support the Land Acquisition team through coordinating due diligence and entitlements for land deals while representing and enhancing municipal relationships.



Responsibilities

  • Partner with Division President and Land Sourcing Manager to position the Division in the best possible locations and "buy the right land right".
  • Assist in managing five year land plans and assist in planning for strategic growth.
  • Support the due diligence and Green Book process from executed purchase agreement through CIC approval including direction of consultants on due diligence implementation, engage municipal officials and work in tandem with engineers to achieve timely entitlements for proposed communities.
  • Research approvals/permits, local zoning, state wildlife and wetlands, federal approvals, off-site improvements/contributions, soils/geology, wetlands, and affordable housing component/contribution.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of letters of intent and contracts.
  • Manage preparation and submission of required approvals through various consultants and meeting with governmental officials as needed.
  • Maintain schedule and track milestones to ensure deadlines are met and achieved in order to close on property relevant to entitlements.
  • Review and evaluate development plans for all new communities as well as existing communities, as required.
  • Review invoices from trade partners and Serengeti and direct them to proper party for approval and payment.
  • Network with other builders/developers to maintain market awareness; develop contacts to become a strong competitor in Division's market area.
  • Identify and present potential risks for new and existing communities, including municipal challenges, new competitors, land constraints, new governmental rules and regulations, and any other conditions that could affect business plan metrics.
  • In partnership with the land development team and surveyors ensure proposed product lot fits and is compliant with municipal or master plan approval requirements.
  • Monitor and engage the need for outside attorneys to assist in overcoming hurdles posed by municipalities.
  • Consistently engage and work to enhance municipal relationships and better position the Division and Lennar with governmental staff and officials.
  • Liaison between sub-contractors, consultants, real estate land brokers, governing agencies, utility company's and other individuals and agencies relating to the land acquisition and development department.
  • Become involved in homebuilding/development organizations to further personal and the company's education as it relates to market trends, product positioning, homebuyer profiles, etc.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
  • Valid Drivers license and a good driving record required
  • Minimum 5 years in land zoning and entitlement work
  • Must be able to read, understand and evaluate development plans
  • Must possess professional attitude to represent the company in a positive manner
  • Ability to perform, in a professional manner, multiple detail oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
  • Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office products (Word and Excel)
  • Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
  • Must have solid negotiating skills

Lennar 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, shareholders, and community.

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.

When You Join:

  • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Vacation - 3 weeks of vacation per year to start
  • Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave
  • New Hire Referral Bonus Program
  • Product Purchase Discount for Associates
  • Associate Assistance Plan
  • Everyone's Included Day - In the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and caring for our community, Lennar encourages our Associates to take a day to connect, reflect and inspire those around us, in a way that is uniquely important to you.
  • And More!

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

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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