Director of Planning and Entitlement

Land Development Manager
Posted 31 Days Ago
Atlanta, Georgia

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

Director of Planning and Entitlement is responsible for coordination and oversight of 
consulting teams hired in pursuit of land acquisition, planning and entitlement of master planned communities 
including land use, zoning, site plan approvals, engineering, surveying, platting, environmental and other related 
regulatory approvals from identification of developable property through commencement of a first phase of 
construction. Also work with the Operations Management Team to ensure that Kolter Homes standards are met on 
each project. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work with Regional Vice Presidents and Acquisition team on review and due diligence of new project sites.
• Ability to coordinate density study plan(s) meeting Kolter specifications, local zoning
  limitations due to wetlands, conservation areas, topography, etc.
• Work closely with Land Development team to develop and provide input for ongoing updates
  engineering concepts and phased cost estimates for use with LOI offers and during due
  underwriting proforma.
• Review PSA and provide comments to Acquisition Team regarding elements pertaining
  proposed schedules, and seller / buyer responsibilities.
• Obtain consulting team proposals and develop acquisition due diligence budgets.
• Manage professional consulting team during due diligence process.
• Work and oversee planning consultant to develop CADD based site plans and power
  (when needed) for use during due diligence and acquisition process.
• Work with Acquisition team during due diligence process to review findings, update check
  schedule.
• Obtain boundary surveys and review title to assist in development of title objections (if any) to seller.
• Meet with various government jurisdiction staff to review proposed development
  limitations and requirements, water and sewer availability, traffic concurrency and general
  local comprehensive plan land use.
• Based on reports and information from consulting team, assist with preparation of
  report(s) and supporting development strategy information for use in final approval memo.
• Work with Acquisition Team to develop final entitlement and development schedules for
  proforma and final approval memo. 

• Coordinate proposals for selection of local planning, engineering, and environmental
  during project planning and entitlement process.
• Coordinate and oversee selected consulting team towards development of a site plan
  product script, Kolter development standards, a logical path of development, sales and model
  site location, existing site features to the benefit of future lot views, local zoning and
  regulations for review and approval by Kolter management prior to use in project entitlement.
• Coordinate and oversee planning consultant on submittal and processing of a final Kolter
  plan and phased final site plan applications for approval through local government.
• Coordinate and oversee engineering consultants to complete overall conceptual master plan engineering and phased final engineering plans and permits necessary to commence development. Review plans, provide comments and coordinate with Vice President of Land Development to incorporate Kolter development and 
  grading standards.
• Coordinate and oversee surveyor on preparation, review, processing, and approval of final plats for 
  commencement of development.
• Coordinate and oversee environmental consultant on preparation and submittal of necessary permit 
  applications for commencement of development. Coordinate and advise Kolter management of mitigation 
  strategies and associated costs.
• Coordinate with Kolter Finance department on providing costs, project schedules and other information for 
  their use in obtaining project financial partners.
• Coordinate with Vice President of Amenity, together with Landscape Architects, Irrigation consultants and 
  electrical engineers on development of landscape and hardscape and amenity elements for new projects for 
  review and approval by Kolter management.
• Coordinate with project community leaders and land development team on project schedules and predictive 
  lot analysis for ongoing master phased projects.
• Assist project Land Development team members associated with larger master planned communities as 
  needed with ongoing project development phase approvals.
• Assist Land Development team as needed on obtaining and review of contractor proposals against project 
  proforma budgets.
• Assist Land Development team with preparation of annual project budgets for ongoing phased master plan 
  communities.
• Work with Land Development team and consultants to develop effective solutions to development within site 
  constraint areas.
• Work with consulting team to develop effective and economical solutions to local government zoning 
  concerns and maintain Kolter development standards.
• Travel (including overnight) as necessary for meetings with various governmental agencies and attendance at 
  Public Hearings required for final government approvals.

• Maintain local business and government relationships as needed in communities where projects are actively 
  being developed.
• Work with local government, Kolter financial analyst, Kolter Management and consulting teams on creation 
  and operations of new Community Development Districts or other Special Purpose Government.
• Coordinate submittal of project status reports as required by project development orders.
• Coordinate submittal of project environmental reporting to government agencies as required by conditions 
  of approval.
• Assist Community Leaders with development and review of HOA and/or POA declarations.
• Placement where needed on various CDD board of supervisors and HOA board of directors.
• Periodically review with various project Community Leaders, HOA property managers and Kolter Land 
  Development team managers conditions of approval to ensure compliance and maintaining project binders 
  of as-built plans and operational information required at turnover.

• Strong understanding of construction, entitlements, and subcontracting.
• Understanding of budgeting, acquisitions, entitlements, and land development.
• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, 
  project management and time management skills.
• Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited 
  supervision.
• Read and interpret financial reports, market comps, engineering reports, construction documents and 
  specifications, contracts, owners’ association documents, and other related work documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and 
  procedures.
• Display professional appearance and manner. 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or urban/regional planning or a related field is strongly preferred. A 
  PE, Registered Planner or MBA is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in a similar position.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail