Director, Land Development

Your Impact at Empire

The Director, Land Entitlement and Development will work with the development team to coordinate and managed the zoning and entitlement of projects, establish budgets, land development of projects, and deliver on target within projected timelines. This role works with third part counsel, consultants, engineers & architects, contractors and other professional service providers as needed to assess, entitle, deliver and complete projects. Other responsibilities include daily land development management, including monitoring the Community Land Use Approvals and Development Improvements for all communities under contract, as well as assisting in expediting the process for community’s closeout and lot delivery.

This role is located in Greenville, South Carolina.

What We Are Looking For

• Post secondary degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate or related field
• 7+ years experience in land entitlements, land planning, and land development with a track record of successfully managing complex projects
• Background in land planning, land development, managing consultants, and real estate for residential entitlement and development

Bonus If You Have These Skills

• Homebuilding experience
• Established relationships with local municipalities planning boards, council and governmental staff with success in securing required approvals

Why Join Empire? 

Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. Just as every nail driven and every beam laid sets the stage for creating a home, at Empire, we believe our employees lay the foundation for us to do great work and Fuel Growth in People and Places.  

Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too: 

• Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. 
• Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program. 
• Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits. 
• Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans. 
• Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development. 
• Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.  

What You’ll Be Doing Each Day

• In conjunction with land acquisition and development teams, evaluate prospective new unentitled land opportunities within specific target areas and determine probability of rezoning approvals based on political environment, historical performance and professional resources
• Work with municipal planners to identify growth corridors within municipalities which match their Comprehensive Growth Plans
• Conduct feasibility analysis including Land Planning, provide yield, on-site and off-site cost analysis, and develop project entitlement and timeline expenses
• Manage feasibility process to include review and recommendations on title, Phase I environmental report, geotechnical studies, topo, endangered species, utility availability, traffic impact and any other relevant aspects of the project that may impact cost or timing
• Manage entitlement process including applications, design, engineering, submittals, and permitting for targeted projects and oversee consultant teams
• Serve as liaison and area expert for developer partners to understand requirements involved in the subdivision approval and development improvement process as well as helping coordinate any administrative and permitting issues that may arise
• Provide potential solutions and focus in order to meet planned community sales opening dates and ensure minimal slippage of the lots available for delivery

Who We Are 

• • We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.  
  • There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Our purpose is Fueling Growth in People and Places and your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow. #LI-ONSITE  

Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, natural origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.