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Land Procurement * Works with the Land Acquisition Team to identify and work through issues regarding entitlement Land Entitlement * Meet with local municipalities on zoning issues * Work with land ...

Land Procurement * Works with the Land Acquisition Team to identify and work through issues regarding entitlement Land Entitlement * Meet with local municipalities on zoning issues * Work with land ...

Manager, Land Entitlements

Pelham, AL · On-site

$77.60K - $106.60K/yr

Prepare budgets and schedules for due diligence and entitlement activities. * Coordinate the preparation of land plans and design concepts for new residential communities. * Manage consultants and ...

Under the supervision of the VP of Land Acquisition, the Director of Land Acquisition is responsible for land procurement, land disposition, land entitlement, and land banking to meet company goals ...

Hybrid Land Use Associate

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$225K - $265K/yr

... land entitlement and development process. Strong understanding of environmental, regulatory, and administrative law. - Excellent academic credentials from a top 100 law school and bar admission in ...

Hybrid Land Use Associate

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$225K - $265K/yr

... land entitlement and development process. Strong understanding of environmental, regulatory, and administrative law. - Excellent academic credentials from a top 100 law school and bar admission in ...

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How much do land entitlement jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for land entitlement in the United States is $35.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.73 and $39.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Land Entitlement job involve?

A Land Entitlement job involves guiding properties through the approval process required for development. This includes securing zoning changes, permits, environmental approvals, and other necessary entitlements from local, state, and federal agencies. Professionals in this role work closely with government officials, engineers, architects, and developers to ensure compliance with regulations while maximizing a property's development potential. They help navigate legal and political challenges to streamline project approvals efficiently. Effective communication, negotiation, and project management skills are essential for success in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Land Entitlement position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Land Entitlement, you need expertise in land use planning, zoning regulations, project management, and often a degree in urban planning, real estate, or a related field. Familiarity with GIS software, permitting databases, and understanding of local regulatory processes is crucial. Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills are highly valued for building consensus among stakeholders. These skills ensure successful navigation of complex regulatory frameworks and keep projects moving forward efficiently.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Land Entitlement roles?

One of the main challenges in Land Entitlement is managing the complex and often lengthy approval processes with various governmental agencies and local communities. Professionals must balance development goals with regulatory requirements, community concerns, and frequent changes in zoning laws or environmental standards. Successfully addressing these challenges requires adaptability, proactive communication, and strong relationship-building with public officials and stakeholders. Those who excel in this position are able to anticipate potential roadblocks and strategize solutions to maintain project timelines and build project support.
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Infographic showing various Land Entitlement job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $73,270 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
Director of Land Entitlement

Director of Land Entitlement

David Weekley Homes

Nashville, TN

$81.60K - $112.10K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


David Weekley Homes rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


David Weekley Homes is looking for a Land Entitlement Manager to join our Nashville team.

This person will collaborate with the Nashville Land Acquisition and Development Managers in support of the growth, profitability, and vision of David Weekley Homes.

Job Responsibilities:

Entitlement Activities

  • Coordinate the entitlements and due diligence of multiple residential projects, including zoning and rezoning approvals, development agreements, preliminary plan approvals, site civil construction documents, development permits, dry utility plan coordination, and recording plats.
  • Facilitate the community planning process, including site analysis, yield studies, land planning, landscape design, signage, and monumentation, amenity programming and planning, and common open space planning.
  • Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with officials and employees of municipalities and agencies with jurisdictional control over community land development in the Greater Nashville area.
  • Assist with the coordination, engagement, and management of all consultants, including Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect, Environmental, and Geotechnical Engineer, HOA consultants, with Division Land Acquisition Managers.
  • Coordinate Due Diligence related to the entitlements of all proposed land acquisitions.
  • Serve as liaison to all municipal and agency officials, and other trade partners, in the execution of planning and entitlement tasks.
  • Manage scopes of work and compliance with schedule for consultants for all planning and entitlement tasks.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and resolutions of entitlement issues and conditions prior to and during land development.
  • Utilize existing HOA/CCR templates for community specific approval and use.
  • Interact with internal and external legal counsel.

Development Activities

  • Work interactively with Land Acquisition Managers with strategic thinking about feasibility of potential land purchases, land planning ideas, pre-planning, and development cost info during the conceptual and planning phases of communities.

  • 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in residential development and building industry, preferably in the Nashville metro area.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, real estate, urban planning, or other related field.
  • Familiarity of reading and understanding civil engineering construction documents.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Project.
  • Comfortable with financial proformas and modeling.
  • Excellent people skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to schedule and manage numerous professional consultants efficiently and effectively.

Ideal Candidate will possess these characteristics:

  • Team player who can balance important relationships and high achievement.
  • Considerable initiative and ability to start and drive the process.
  • Ability to balance multiple and competing priorities.
  • Driven to press for results with measured sense of urgency.
  • Ability to see global picture while maintaining focus on daily details that result in a successfully developed and completed community.
  • Ability to influence numerous external people to place your priorities first, with tempered assertiveness.
  • Ability to determine order of priorities.
  • Professional demeanor with a persistent and positive attitude.

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What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k and discretionary 8% match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
  • New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
  • College Scholarship Program
  • Community Outreach
  • Sabbaticals
  • And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.

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