Maria Bolivar

Entitlements Manager @D.R. Horton

Coconut Creek, FL, US

Plan, direct and manage the activities of the Entitlements Staff or Land Staff• Complete Due Diligence/Feasibility analysis of projects prior to acquisition• Obtain Entitlements for projects, including all governmental approvals, negotiations with public agencies and assist with representation at public meetings• Oversee the preparation, submittal, and approval of all subdivision related plans and permits• Manage daily activities in due diligence process pertaining to obtaining entitlements from jurisdictional authorities for assigned projects, including but not limited to zone changes, concept plans, preliminary plats, etc.• Plan, direct, and manage the activities of consultants (civil engineers, land planners, geotechnical engineers, hydrologic consultants, etc.) performing due diligence and entitlement services to adhere to project schedules• Review and evaluate consultant scopes of work, Development Agreements, site plans, soil and wetland determinations, and other technical reports and data• Establish contact and working relationships with utility companies to identify location, availability and guidelines for service to assigned projects• Research and organize project costs in conjunction with the land development team to create feasibility budgets to determine the financial viability of a planned community• In conjunction with hired consultants determine any offsite utility/roadway improvements required for project feasibility• Work in conjunction with local DHI Executive Team to determine product mix and in determining overall viability of potential projects• Attend meetings with city staff and the development team, as well as public hearings or neighbor meetings• Review civil construction documents for consistency, cost saving measures, and constructability• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Universidad EAFIT

Engineer's Degree, Civil Engineering

Universidad EAFIT

Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General