Senior Entitlements Manager

Job Title: Senior Entitlements Manager Department:

Land Position Type: Full-time/Exempt

Reporting: VP of Entitlements

As a Senior Entitlements Manager at Hartford Homes, you will oversee the entitlement process for land development projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, government agencies, and community stakeholders to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and secure necessary approvals for development projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact on multiple current and upcoming entitlement projects. Manage project schedules and update Microsoft Project Gantt charts as applicable to Coordinate the consultant team, resolve issues, attend and lead (as needed) team meetings, and facilitate the overall movement of the project.
• Take a forward-looking stance on the project, anticipating the next steps needed and working to align contracts and sub-consultants to keep projects moving.
• Ensure all plans and required submittals are processed with the appropriate government body and follow through to obtain the required approvals; track the process of these submittals to the receipt of necessary approvals.
• Coordinate with City and other government officials, including organizing and attending meetings to resolve outstanding matters; follow through with all pertinent parties to ensure that appropriate action on pending matters is complete as required.
• Assist the VP of Entitlements and President of Land with metropolitan district-related items, such as bond offerings, PLOMs, etc.
• Oversee the issuance of various permits as required during land development approvals.
• Oversee professional contracting activities, including proposal seeking, contracting, and invoice review for applicable projects.
• Prepare reports regarding the status of each development entitlement project, cost variances, unresolved items, and other project-related reports.
• Maintain development records and drawings such as architecture plans, civil/survey plans, and environmental reports.
• Supervise and coordinate with outside consultants, including contractors, land planners, engineers, and landscape architects, in preparing and implementing required construction plans.
• Responsible for coordinating land surveys, easements, surveyors, and engineers to ensure work is complete as required.
• Provide transaction management support for all real estate acquisitions and dispositions as needed.
• Oversee entitlement project approval schedule for contracted deals in the approval pipeline.
• On projects where the Senior Entitlements Manager is the primary project manager, work with the construction team to ensure a smooth transition from the Entitlement team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in urban planning, Real Estate Development, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven-plus years of experience in entitlement management, land use planning, real estate, or land development preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Colorado land use regulations, zoning, codes, environmental regulations, and entitlement processes.
• Seven-plus years of experience working with governmental agencies, community stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Previous experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Two years minimum experience managing project budgets and invoices preferred.

Competencies:

• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with a team.
• Is process and detail oriented.
• Excellent computer skills, emphasizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Auto CAD experience desired.
• A solid understanding of processes for land development and entitlement applications.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficient at collaborating effectively with individuals across various levels within Hartford Homes and external organizations.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Polished and professional demeanor.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no staff supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. In addition to business hours, this position requires travel to and from evening public hearings and community meetings.

Potential for up to two days of remote work after six months of employment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires lifting office products and supplies up to twenty pounds occasionally.

Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Hartford Homes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hartford Homes complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, Life, Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401k and match

Flexible schedule