Dream Finders Homes

Land Entitlement Manager

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Mount Pleasant, SC

In-Office

Mid level

Other

The Role

Manage the feasibility and entitlement process for land projects, coordinate with consultants, and ensure smooth transitions to homebuilding teams.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

The primary role of the Land Entitlement Manager is totake prospective projects through the feasibility and entitlement process as well as ensure new projects are properly transitioned to the homebuilding and sales teams. The ideal candidate will have an education and background in civil engineering, land use and or real estate directly related the homebuilding industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform due diligence procedures for prospective land acquisitions
Create and maintain land development budgets throughout the pre-closing period for prospective land acquisitions.
Obtain required land use, zoning, engineering and development approvals and permits from the various regulatory agencies for prospective land acquisitions.
Coordinate and manage consultant teams which may include, civil engineers, legal counsel, environmentalists, architects, title agents and geotechnical scientists.
Manage the design, bidding and contracting process for all major land development activities, including site work, amenities, hard scape and enhanced landscape.
Lean nee community meetings coordinating between various departments to ensure new projects are opened efficiently.
Hold sales summit meetings with a project team prior to turning over a new project to homebuilding and sales.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering, real estate, finance or a related field.
3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
Valid Driver's License
Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal
Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key businesspartners
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain strongrelationships
Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation & Benefits

Our benefits include: Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision; Vacation & Holidays -- generous PTO & 8 holidays; 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Home Purchase Discount for Associates, Pet Insurance.

Top Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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The Company

Jacksonville, FL

1,723 Employees

What We Do

Dream Finders Homes is a nationally recognized homebuilder, recently named 2025 Builder of the Year by Zonda Media. As the official homebuilder of the Jacksonville Jaguars, MiLB, and the PGA TOUR, we are proud to partner with organizations that align with our commitment to excellence and community.

We operate in 11 states and over 22 markets, with more than 225 unique communities across the country.
Current markets include:
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, DC

At Dream Finders Homes, we believe in:
Integrity – We strive to be transparent throughout the homebuilding process to ensure your questions are answered.
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Buyer First – We are committed to exceptional customer service and innovative design.

We are also proud to support a wide range of philanthropic efforts in the communities we serve.
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