Land Entitlement Manager

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Mission-Driven Career Opportunity

One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation, and financial literacy training. As a Land Entitlement Manager , you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.

Title : Land Entitlement Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Status : Full-Time

Reports to : Director of Land Acquisition and Development

Department : Land Acquisition and Development / Construction Operations

Position Purpose

The Land Entitlement Manager leads due diligence, entitlement, zoning, and permitting processes to support the creation of affordable homeownership units. This role ensures timely approvals and seamless transitions post-acquisition through active land development, with a focus on optimizing lot yield, construction document quality, minimizing costs, and maintaining production schedules. The Land Entitlement Manager will collaborate across the project lifecycle to optimize delivery and reduce delays.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and manage third-party consultants (e.g., civil engineers, land planners, architects) to ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule expectations.
• Review engineering construction documents for completeness and quality; identify discrepancies and value-engineering opportunities.
• Partner with the Director of Land Acquisition and Development to set priorities, monitor, and report entitlement milestones aligned with affiliate production goals.
• Support the Land Acquisition Project Manager with due diligence, feasibility evaluation, and land / lot cost optimization for new opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Land Development Project Manager on grading, stormwater, and utility plans; translate entitlement conditions for field implementation.
• Support rezoning, annexation, and land use change applications in alignment with strategic growth plans.
• Manage the creation of initial land development cost estimates through permitting.
• Lead subdivision and municipal bonding processes.
• Assist with municipal zoning reviews for scattered lots, easements, and right-of-way acquisitions, as needed.
• Maintain project tracking systems and provide regular updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Stay current on land use trends and municipal / state land use policy updates.
• Perform other departmental projects as aligned with the position purpose.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment

Physical Demands

Note : The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be assigned other duties as needed.

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