Director of Entitlements
Core
Lead the Land Acquisition team in coordinating due diligence and entitlements for land deals while representing and enhancing municipal relationships.
Role type
Director of Entitlements
Builds
Residential communities and land developments
Domain
Real Estate Development / Land Acquisition
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Land zoning and entitlement management, due diligence process execution, municipal relationship management, strategic land planning, contract negotiation, market analysis, risk identification, project milestone tracking
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience with Green Book process, ability to read development plans
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel)
Responsibilities
Partner with leadership to position the Division in optimal locations for land acquisition; Manage five-year land plans and assist in strategic growth planning; Oversee due diligence and Green Book process from purchase agreement through CIC approval; Execute strategic decision-making on land deals to maximize ROI; Collaborate on preparation of letters of intent and contracts; Lead land acquisition contract process and monitor compliance; Maintain schedule and track milestones to ensure timely property closing; Identify and present potential risks including municipal challenges and regulatory changes; Ensure proposed product lot fits and complies with municipal or master plan approval requirements; Network with other builders/developers to maintain market visibility.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on execution
