Entitlements Manager

The Entitlements Manager at Lennar is responsible for supervising and directing the entitlements process for new residential communities. This role requires extensive knowledge of municipal requirements and approval processes, coordinating with various agencies, internal departments, and outside consultants to achieve community goals. The position involves managing entitlements, permits, and approvals while ensuring adherence to development and construction schedules.

We are Lennar
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future
The Entitlements Manager supervises and directs all aspects of entitlements for new residential communities, requiring robust knowledge of municipal requirements and approval processes for entitlements, plans and permits.  Responsible for coordinating with all agencies, internal departments and outside consultants to achieve desired community goals.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Role on the Team

• 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 architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, and other consultants in preparation of required development applications and approvals based on expert-level knowledge of approvals processes and requirements.

• Coordinates and manages entitlement contract work for services to be performed by outside consultants.

• Assists in due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions.

• Responsible for support to the Operations Department.

• Coordinate, schedule and supervise the activities of consultants and trade partners to ensure necessary approvals and adherence to community schedules .

• 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.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Your Toolbox

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in community entitlement and homebuilding process, some public agency experience preferred

• High School Diploma or GED required; 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.)

• Smart Sheet experience preferred

• 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.

Life at Lennar
At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to unleash the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

Lennar Associates will be eligible for many benefits in accordance with Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms, included:
Benefits to make your heart smile
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts and Commuter Savings Accounts.
• Vacation – up to 3 weeks of vacation per year upon hire
• Holidays, sick leave, & personal days
• Everyone’s Included Day- We offer one paid day each year to celebrate, engage, in and/or observe a cause that is meaningful to you.
• 401(k) savings plan with immediate vesting and 100% company match up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Paid maternity & bonding leave.
• New hire referral bonus program.
• Associate Assistance Plan.
• Lennar Education Assistance Program (LEAP)- Provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Associate Discount Program through Perks at Work
• Associate Home Purchase Program
• If enrolled in a Lennar medical plan, you can earn additional money in well-being rewards for a variety of wellness activities.

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

Entitlements Management, Residential Communities, Municipal Approvals, Construction Management, Permits and Approvals, Land Development, Community Goals, Project Coordination, Homebuilding, Consultant Management