Danny Hinojosa

Forward Planning Manager @Meritage Homes

Irvine, CA, US

Land acquisition feasibility studies, the due diligence land purchase process and with developing entitlement strategies, submissions and presentationsAssist with obtaining entitlement and permit approvals for projectsAssist with the development financing budgets/packages for designated projectsCoordinate the design of community landscaping, amenities and entrancesAssist with the processing of all site improvement, sales office and model plans/permits and architectural plansPrepare project schedules through the permitting process and ensure schedule compliancePrepare and monitor development budgetsPrepare development time lines and weekly reports documenting job status (days ahead of schedule, days behind schedule, etc.). Coordinate and direct the activities of engineers, architects, and other consultantsAssist with the entitlement of multiple projects, including zoning/re-zoning approvals, development agreements, architectural approvals, preliminary and final plats, civil construction plans, development permits, landscape plans and utility company designs to align with Division Business PlanContribute to the “community planning” process including site planning, lot layout, landscaping, project theming, monuments, passive and active open space, etc through collaboration with stakeholders from Division, Region, and Corporate operationsDevelop and maintain positive, professional relationships with officials and employees of municipalities and agencies with jurisdictional control over Division land acquisitionsProvide due diligence relating to the entitlement of all proposed Division land acquisitionsEnsure that all corporate land development policies, internal control procedures and practices are communicated, understood and complied withAssist with resolutions of entitlement issues and conditions prior to and during developmentCollaborate with Land Acquisition team during feasibility analysis and due diligence

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)