Chandler, Arizona, USA
1 day ago
Director of ENT & FWD Planning

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for anDirector of Entitlements Forward Planning. The right candidate willProvide the ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements, engineering, and forward planning for all new acquisition opportunities. Work with divisional leadership to fulfill engineering, entitlement and forward planning needs of projects. Provide project management, oversight ofengineers, contractors, scopes of work, inspections of completion, creating, reviewing and certifying development budgets and bid processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation Oversee the completion, submittal, and approval of construction plans, including soliciting bids for engineers and other consultants, coordinating the submittal of construction plans, and more Assist in oversight of the design and budgeting of “hard” and “soft” cost items in certain communities, including conceptual planning, final construction documents, and development cost estimates Coordinate with onsite construction management of community development projects, including oversight of governmental acceptance of public improvements Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements Maintain critical relationships within the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms Physically walk the site to determine potential for special development situations, (i.e. demolition, utilities, relocations, special grading issues, etc.) Solicit bids and select engineers and other consultants. Coordinate and track the submittal of construction plans and other plans (i.e., Final Site Plan and Final Plat). Attend follow-up meeting with City staff. Receive and review plans, produce revisions. Coordinate with staff on Council approval of Final Plat. Coordinate Final Plat recordation at County Recorder’s office Hire and coordinate counsel in generating submittal narratives/exhibits. Hire and coordinate land planning and engineering consultants to prepare submittal exhibits/plans. Receive, review and revise exhibits/plans. Attend meetings with City Staff and DRHI Development Team. Request, receive and submit City application fee, submit application and plans to City Planning. Attend public hearings and speak as required. Schedule and attend neighbor meetings and speak as required. Render site plan for meetings. Request and receive adjacent neighbor mailing labels for notification. Prepare notifications, affidavits of notice and submit to City. Prepare notifications, stuff envelopes and mail out letters. Coordinate and pay for GP/Zoning signage (on site) Ability to travel overnight Regular and reliable attendance Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.) Provide support in preparation of internal investment committee memos for approval of acquisitions Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly managestwo or more employees in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for anDirector of Entitlements Forward Planning. The right candidate willProvide the ultimate responsibility for overseeing and driving entitlements, engineering, and forward planning for all new acquisition opportunities. Work with divisional leadership to fulfill engineering, entitlement and forward planning needs of projects. Provide project management, oversight ofengineers, contractors, scopes of work, inspections of completion, creating, reviewing and certifying development budgets and bid processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform detailed review and analysis of entitlement status of prospective acquisitions on a continuous basis, including assessment of due diligence information and documentation Oversee the completion, submittal, and approval of construction plans, including soliciting bids for engineers and other consultants, coordinating the submittal of construction plans, and more Assist in oversight of the design and budgeting of “hard” and “soft” cost items in certain communities, including conceptual planning, final construction documents, and development cost estimates Coordinate with onsite construction management of community development projects, including oversight of governmental acceptance of public improvements Maintain all previously approved land use and development entitlements Maintain critical relationships within the private development community, state and local governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, and private engineering firms Physically walk the site to determine potential for special development situations, (i.e. demolition, utilities, relocations, special grading issues, etc.) Solicit bids and select engineers and other consultants. Coordinate and track the submittal of construction plans and other plans (i.e., Final Site Plan and Final Plat). Attend follow-up meeting with City staff. Receive and review plans, produce revisions. Coordinate with staff on Council approval of Final Plat. Coordinate Final Plat recordation at County Recorder’s office Hire and coordinate counsel in generating submittal narratives/exhibits. Hire and coordinate land planning and engineering consultants to prepare submittal exhibits/plans. Receive, review and revise exhibits/plans. Attend meetings with City Staff and DRHI Development Team. Request, receive and submit City application fee, submit application and plans to City Planning. Attend public hearings and speak as required. Schedule and attend neighbor meetings and speak as required. Render site plan for meetings. Request and receive adjacent neighbor mailing labels for notification. Prepare notifications, affidavits of notice and submit to City. Prepare notifications, stuff envelopes and mail out letters. Coordinate and pay for GP/Zoning signage (on site) Ability to travel overnight Regular and reliable attendance Provide input on selection of subdivision details for amenities and common areas (landscaping materials, screening walls, etc.) Provide support in preparation of internal investment committee memos for approval of acquisitions Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly managestwo or more employees in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university 10-15 years of applicable experience to include at least 5 years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry Excellent public speaking and presentation skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Engineer or Planner preferred Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus Professional Engineer certification a plus Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

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Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university 10-15 years of applicable experience to include at least 5 years of supervisory experience as well as experience in the residential real estate industry Excellent public speaking and presentation skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Engineer or Planner preferred Degree in Civil Engineering or related field a plus Professional Engineer certification a plus Residential development (field) experience of at least 5 years

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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