Job Description

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As one of the nation’s largest builders, Lennar has built over one million new homes for families across America. Since 1954, our communities have catered to all lifestyles and family dynamics, whether you are a first-time or move-up buyer, multigenerational family, or active adult.

At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team.  Our Everyone’s Included vision is to be as inclusive and diverse as the communities we build unleashing the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation & sustainable growth. 

Lennar Core Values

Our commitment to Quality, Value, and Integrity is the underlying foundation upon which Lennar was built, and these three fundamental principles still guide us in caring for our customers, associates, shareholders, and community.

Director of Entitlements 

Lennar is seeking a Director of Entitlements. The primary role will be to lead, guide and support the Land Acquisition team through coordinating due diligence and entitlements for land deals while representing and enhancing municipal relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to position the Division in the best possible locations and “buy the right land right”

• Manage five year land plans and assist in planning for strategic growth

• Responsible for competitive tracking of all submarkets and competitors.

• Oversee the due diligence and Green Book process from executed purchase agreement through CIC approval including direction of engineers, surveyors, consultants on due diligence implementation, engage municipal officials and work in tandem with engineers to achieve timely entitlements for proposed communities

• Execute strategic and robust decision making on each land deal to maximize Division return on investment

• Collaborate in the preparation of letters of intent and contracts.

• Lead land acquisition contract process and monitor contract compliance with internal and outside counsel.

• Maintain schedule and track milestones to ensure deadlines are met and achieved in order to close on property

• Review invoices from trade partners and Serengeti and direct them to proper party for approval and payment. 

• Network with other builders/developers to maintain market visibility for new land projects.

• Develop a broad understanding of the market including the competition, house types/sizes, price points, and sales absorptions for the region.

• Identify and present potential risks for new and existing communities, including municipal challenges, new competitors, land constraints, new governmental rules and regulations, and any other conditions that could affect business plan metrics. 

• In partnership with the land development team and surveyors ensure proposed product lot fits and is compliant with municipal or master plan approval requirements

• Monitor and engage the need for outside attorneys to assist in overcoming hurdles posed by municipalities. 

• Consistently engage and work to enhance municipal relationships and better position the Division and Lennar with governmental staff and officials.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred

• Valid Drivers license and a good driving record required

• Minimum 5 years in land zoning and entitlement work

• Must be able to read, understand and evaluate development plans

• Must possess professional attitude to represent the company in a positive manner

• Ability to perform, in a professional manner, multiple detail oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

• Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office products (Word and Excel)

• Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills

• Must have solid negotiating skills

Contacts

Daily communication with Management, Associates, Trade Partners, Municipalities and other outside entities. 

Physical Requirements

Able to work in excess of eight hours per day, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete paperwork, meet with trade partners, and receive/return phone messages.  Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. 

This description outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted.  It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Life at Lennar! 

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company’s success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family. 

When You Join: 

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision

• Vacation – 3 weeks of vacation per year to start

• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match 

• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave

• New Hire Referral Bonus Program

• Product Purchase Discount for Associates 

• Associate Assistance Plan

• Everyone’s Included Day - In the spirit of inclusion, diversity, and caring for our community, Lennar encourages our Associates to take a day to connect, reflect and inspire those around us, in a way that is uniquely important to you. 

• And More!

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

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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