Manager, Land Entitlements

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Company: Smith Douglas Homes

Location: Pelham, AL 35124

Description:

At Smith Douglas Homes we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing, home building companies in the country. We are looking for an experienced Manager of Land Entitlements to join our Land Development and Acquisition team in Alabama. This role is responsible for leading the due diligence, land planning and entitlement efforts for all new land acquisition projects as we continue to grow the Alabama division.

Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package to our employees as well as a high growth and collaborative company-culture focused on enhancing people's quality of life.

Essential Functions:
  • Manages and directs all aspects of the land entitlement process for new communities
  • Prepares project estimates, lot matrices and final land development budgets
  • Oversees the preparation, submittal and approval of all subdivision related plans and permits
  • Serve as the Division's liaison with regulatory agencies when preparing, modifying, or obtaining the necessary zoning, land planning, land use and permitting
  • Meet with government staff and officials to obtain necessary approvals
  • Oversee and coordinate public hearings and variances
  • Vets and engages all third-party consultants related to land planning and engineering
  • Provides technical guidance and assists in the development of land packages for investment committee approval
  • Generates and validates lot development specifications for land purchase contracts
  • Provides technical assistance for title and survey review


  • Minimum Job Requirements:

    Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or related field

    Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience related to land planning land use or entitlements

    Other:
    • Knowledge of value engineering principles associated with engineering plan review
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
    • Strong communication skills
    • Team player yet able to work independently
    • Strong planning and organizational skills
    • Detail oriented with a positive, problem-solving mentality


    We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a certified Drug Free Workplace.

    About Smith Douglas Homes:

    New home builder, Smith Douglas ranks as the 36th largest builder in the Builder Top 100 Rankings. With over 40 years of industry experience, our mission is to enhance people's quality of life, providing our customers with the opportunity to own a quality-built, value-packed new home. Through our proven, disciplined operations, we reduce costs and deliver quality craftsmanship, which translates into a well-constructed and affordable home.

    We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work!

    Our mantra: "It's amazing what you can accomplish when you don't care who gets the credit!"

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