Director of Land Entitlements Job Opening in Charleston, SC
Residential Construction / Home Builder Career Opportunity
We are seeking a Director of Land Entitlements for one of the fastest-growing homebuilders in the Charleston, SC market. Â The primary role will be to support the Corporate VP of Land and the Division Presidents with the entitlement and due diligence process to develop master-planned communities in coastal South Carolina.
The right candidate will be responsible for entitlements and due diligence for land development projects. They will determine the feasibility of a planned acquisition and facilitate property entitlement to include obtaining zoning and governmental approvals. Â
Our client is in a high growth mode and looking for a professional willing to accept the challenge of increased market demands. You’ll join a builder with some of the best land positions in Charleston, and they offer a competitive salary, augmented with a performance-based incentive. We are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join this great organization.
Director of Land Entitlements Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and direct the activities for land entitlements.
- Review land purchase agreements for the necessary entitlements deal points and monitor compliance within terms.
- Aid in the coordination of joint development agreements and joint ventures.
- Complete due diligence and feasibility analysis for each project before acquisition.
- Serve as the organization’s liaison with regulatory agencies when preparing, modifying, or obtaining the necessary zoning, land planning, land use, and permitting approvals.
- Obtain entitlements for projects, including all governmental approvals, negotiations with public agencies, and assist with representation at public meetings.
- Oversee the preparation, submittal, and approval of all subdivision plans and permits.
- Manage the daily activities in the due diligence process, obtain entitlements from jurisdictional authorities, including zoning changes, yield plans, concept plans, and preliminary/final plats.
- Review and evaluate consultants’ scope of work, professional service agreements, development agreements, site plans, wetland reports, soils reports, environmental services analysis, survey, and other technical data reports.Â
- Plan, direct, manage professional consultants and engineering firms to hit internal project schedules.
- Establish and nurture a working relationship with utility companies, city, county, and state highway departments required for project feasibility and advancement.
- Work as an integral part of the land team to determine land use product line, product fit, and amenity design.
- Attend meetings with city, county, and state staff to obtain entitlements.
- Hold neighborhood and stakeholder meetings at project onset to gain project confidence.
- Attend city, county plan commission, and town council meetings as required to obtain an entitlement.
- Conduct all business ethically and professionally to serve our internal and external customers and increase the goodwill and profitability of our organization.
- With increased organizational growth, you’ll direct two or more associates in the land development and operations department.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities per the organizational policies and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, disciplining, assigning, rewarding, and training associates in the following disciplines: planning, land analysis, land use, zoning, government hierarchy, risk assessment, due diligence processes.
Director of Land Entitlements Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or related year of professional experience in place of degree, preferably 8 – 10 years
- Knowledge of market trends, growth, pricing, and supply levels
- Strong communication and public speaking skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Ability to function within a team environment and responsible enough to work independently
- Preferred professional land planner or professional engineering experience
- Strong negotiation and contract drafting and reviewing skills
Industry-Leading Home Builder Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage with BlueCross BlueShield
- Dental & Vision Insurance coverage with Guardian
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life policies available
- 401(k) Retirement plan and Paid Time OffÂ