Land Entitlements Analyst
- Schaumburg, IL
- $70,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide ownership of the entire due diligence process including the examination and determination of the project site and financial feasibility of a planned community
- Obtain Entitlements for projects, including all governmental approvals, negotiations with public agencies and assist with representation at public meetings
- Lead the preparation, submittal, and approval of all subdivision related plans and permits
- Conduct the daily activities in due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to zone changes, concept plans, preliminary plats, etc.
- Plan and direct the activities of consultants (civil engineers, land planners, geotechnical engineers, hydrologic consultants, etc.) performing due diligence and entitlement services to adhere to project schedules
- Review consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soil and wetland determinations, and other technical reports and data
- Establish contact and working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projects
- Research and review project costs in conjunction with the land development team to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of a planned community
- In conjunction with hired consultants determine any offsite utility/roadway improvements required for project feasibility
- Work in conjunction with local DHI Executive Team to determine product mix and in determining overall viability of potential projects
- Attend meetings with city staff and the development team, as well as public hearings or neighbor meetings
- Review civil construction documents for consistency, cost saving measures, and constructability
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to travel overnight
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and three years related experience or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years of related experience
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and time management skills
- Provide attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities
- 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
- Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
- The noise level is generally moderate
- Registered planner or engineer preferred
- Attend public hearings and speak as required
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays