Manager of Planning and Entitlement

POSITION SUMMARY:  Manager 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:

Acquisitions

. Analyze investment opportunities and markets as well as formulate strategy options

. Review of due diligence reports and other transaction documents to ensure consistency with underwriting

. Preparation of internal investment committee memoranda, including various supporting schedules, and other presentations materials

· 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, and other site limitations due to wetlands, conservation areas, topography, etc.

· Work closely with Land Development team to develop and provide input for ongoing updates to preliminary engineering concepts and phased cost estimates for use with LOI offers and during due diligence for use in underwriting proforma.

· Review PSA and provide comments to Acquisition Team regarding elements pertaining to site development, 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 point presentations (when needed) for use during due diligence and acquisition process.

· Work with Acquisition team during due diligence process to review findings, update check lists and maintain 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, determine zoning limitations and requirements, water and sewer availability, traffic concurrency and general compliance with local comprehensive plan land use.

· Based on reports and information from consulting team, assist with preparation of final due diligence 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 use in underwriting proforma and final approval memo.