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Forward Planning/Entitlement Manager | Pay up to $180K

AppleOne Employment Services
Santa Clarita, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2025
Location: Valencia, CA

Industry: Residential Construction & Land Development

Lead the Path to Community Development

A well-established residential home builder is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Forward Planner / Entitlement Manager to oversee land planning and entitlement activities for new home communities in the SoCal region. This role is critical to ensuring timely approvals, strategic land use, and seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Entitlement Strategy: Manage the entitlement process from initial feasibility through final approvals, including zoning, land use, and permitting.
  • Agency Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with city, county, and state agencies to navigate regulatory requirements and secure necessary approvals.
  • Project Management: Oversee timelines, budgets, and deliverables for multiple active and future communities. Ensure alignment with development schedules and business goals.
  • Consultant Oversight: Direct external consultants (civil engineers, architects, environmental specialists, etc.) to ensure quality and timely execution of planning documents.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with land acquisition, construction, and sales teams to align planning efforts with operational needs.
  • Community Engagement: Represent the company in public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and other forums to advocate for project approvals.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of entitlement milestones, agency correspondence, and project status updates.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field
  • 10 years of experience in land planning, entitlement, or development
  • Strong understanding of California land use regulations and CEQA
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $140,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience
  • Bonus: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid vacation and sick days


How to Apply:

  • For more information on this career opportunity and a confidential conversation, please contact Mike Marmolejo at 5 5 9 – 5 4 7 – 6 0 6 4 or email your resume with the subject line "FPEM " to m m a r m o l e j o @ a p p l e o n e . com.


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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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