Vice President of Land Planning & Entitlement
PulteGroup
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- 1d ago
About this role
Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name. Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact Job Summary The Vice President of Land Planning & Entitlement is a key member of the Division Ops team, and is responsible for leading the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of all land planning and entitlement activities across the Division. This role ensures that large-scale master-planned communities and development projects are positioned for success through proactive entitlement strategies, regulatory navigation, and cross-functional alignment. The VP serves as a key advisor to the Division President and a primary liaison with municipalities, agencies, and community stakeholders. This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at our office located in Fairfax, Virginia in addition to jobsites in the surrounding area. Primary Job Responsibilities Set the strategic vision for land planning and entitlement operations, ensuring alignment with Division and Area goals, market expansion, and long-range development plans. Oversee the entitlement process for all major projects, from due diligence and feasibility through final platting, permitting, and regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions. Lead and develop a high-performing team of Directors, Managers, and planning professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. Serve as the executive representative with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, advocating for project approvals and resolving complex entitlement challenges. Collaborate with Land Acquisition, Development, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of planning and entitlement into the broader development lifecycle. Review and approve entitlement-related deal terms in Purchase Agreements and joint development agreements, ensuring alignment with legal, operational, and financial objectives. Monitor and influence regional planning trends, zoning policies, and legislative developments, positioning the company for future growth and mitigating entitlement risks. Oversee HOA formation and governance strategy for new communities, ensuring long-term operational sustainability and alignment with community vision. Establish and manage entitlement budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and timely execution across all projects. Perform other duties as assigned. Career Level (M5) Organizational Impact: Recommends operational plans and strategies that will directly impact the