Director Of Land Acquisition & Entitlements

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JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Land Entitlement is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and managing unentitled land assets from project inception through the entitlement process. This includes the ability to identify unentitled land opportunities, negotiate land contracts, work with various City and County jurisdictions, conduct due diligence investigations including technical feasibility studies, work with consultants to prepare site plans, manage and prepare necessary budgets, prepare entitlement applications, work with community stakeholders, and secure governmental or quasi-governmental approvals needed to develop lots and build houses. The Director of Land Entitlement will generate and maintain and project specific financial models and direct all budget management on entitlement projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acquisition and City Research

• Perform preliminary research and introductory meetings with various government agencies to identify new acquisition opportunities for entitlement.

• Source "off market" acquisitions opportunities and work with landowners to secure and contract land deals.

• Prepare Land Committee Investment Packages and memos.

Acquisition Due Diligence

• Research and prepare fee & tech and development budgets for new properties.

• Develop project timelines for new community openings.

• Review, analyze, and summarize all risks, i.e.; environmental, political, entitlement, engineering, and/or development related challenges to new acquisition opportunities.

Land Entitlement and Government Approvals

• Review and processing of tentative maps, zone changes, final maps, civil engineering plans, LAFCO Applications, CFD Formations, LMD Annexations, architectural permits, DRE approvals, environmental approvals.

• Work with staff and elected bodies to manage the approval process

• Will foster and nurture relationships with city, county, and adjoining neighborhood agencies and represent the KB Brand through positive interactions.

• Will engage and interact positively with anti-housing groups in various situations and ensure project progression through mediation and other diplomatic channels.

Preliminary Engineering and Planning Consultants

• Contract and manage team of consultants which will include civil engineer, landscape architect, land use attorneys, dry utility consultant, DRE consultant, title company, biologist, KBA, and CFD consultant.

Budget Management

• Responsible to prepare and maintain fee & tech, entitlement, and development budgets and communicate budget status as needed to Division Finance and NAPA personnel.

• Will manage and maintain project proformas.

• Will coordinate with multiple departments to ensure all associated costs are updated and accurate through the entitlement lifetime.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree required or relevant experience in California entitlements and acquisitions.

Experience

• 8+ years minimum prior experience in California Real Estate Development, Architecture, Public Planning and/or Forward Planning with a familiarity in dealing with California Governmental Agencies and Project Management. Must be able to present a portfolio of work project history

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in efficient and accurate manner

• Solid understanding of Land Use Entitlement Principles

• A complete understanding of fundamental Real Estate and Urban planning concepts

• Consistently shows attention to detail

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

• Proven ability to multi-task and complete tasks within a scheduled timeframe

• Comfortable with public speaking as well as one on one conversations

• Expert computer skills are a necessity (Excel, Microsoft Project)

• Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills.

Work Requirements

• Must work 8-hour days (during core business hours) with flexibility for longer hours, and after hours meetings, as needed

• Must conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, external business associates and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.

• Position is onsite and based in our Valencia Division Office (#LI-onsite)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $135,000-160,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.

• Bonus: This position is eligible for a quarterly per deal bonus program

• Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!