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Land Entitlement Manager

NVR

Wilmington, NC · Posted September 30, 2026

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About the job

As a Land Entitlement Manager , you will work with our industry-leading home building team to coordinate/manage the zoning and entitlement of projects, establish budgets and deliver on target within projected timelines. In performing your responsibilities, you may work with third party counsel, consultants, engineers/architects, contractors and other professional service providers as needed to prudently assess, entitle, deliver and complete projects.

Those who are deal-oriented and understand the dynamics and challenges of the local land market in the current real estate climate will be challenged and feel rewarded in this role. Your ability to demonstrate an understanding of strategies to take advantage of current trends and adjust entitlement efforts accordingly will make you an asset to NVR's team.

Primary Responsibilities

In conjunction with land acquisition team, evaluate prospective new raw land opportunities within specific target areas

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, lot yield, on-site and off-site cost analysis, and develop project entitlement budget and timeline estimates.

Manage due diligence process to include review and recommendations on title, Phase I environmental report, geotechnical studies, topographic surveys, endangered species, utility availability, traffic impact and any other relevant aspects of the project, which may impact cost or timing.

Manage entitlement process including applications, design, engineering, submittals and permitting for targeted projects

Assist the Land Manager with transferring projects to development partner/assignee to ensure seamless transition

Serve as a liaison and “area expert” for developer partners to help coordinate administrative and permitting issues that may arise.

Development of preliminary development budgets and timelines

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in land entitlement or real estate development.

Bachelors Degree

Background in land planning, law, engineering or real estate, a plus

Homebuilding industry experience, a plus

About NVR: As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes , NVR is a Top 5 US homebuilder and Fortune 500 company that has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All of our roles at NVR, whether you are in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those who are looking to achieve home ownership. Our management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% of them promoted from within), so you will have mentors who share their knowledge, provide career guidance and encourage your success.

View more about our exceptional culture and comprehensive benefits at nvrcareers.com .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Testing and Credit Check are required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorship.