Senior Land Planner

Lead conceptual land planning and site design for master planned communities, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments 

Prepare and manage site layouts, yield studies, and development feasibility analyses 

Coordinate with civil engineers, architects, surveyors, and other consultants 

Work with development team on entitlement processes, including zoning, subdivision approvals, and permitting 

Work with development team in meetings with municipalities, planning commissions, and public stakeholders 

Interpret and apply zoning ordinances, land use codes, and development standards 

Identify risks and constraints related to site development and propose solutions 

Work with development team to provide strategic input on land acquisition opportunities and due diligence reviews 

Oversee and mentor junior planners or internal team members 

Ensure project timelines and milestones are met 

5+ years of experience in land planning, preferably within residential or mixed-use development 

Strong understanding of zoning ordinances, entitlement processes, and municipal approvals 

Experience working with AutoCAD, GIS, or similar design/planning tools 

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

Strong communication and presentation skills 

Experience working with private developers or land development firms preferred 

Familiarity with real estate development financial fundamentals preferred 

Local/regional knowledge of planning and entitlement processes preferred 

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field 

Professional certification (AICP, PLA, PE, or similar) preferred 

Ability to work in both office and active construction environments 

Ability to walk and inspect jobsites in varying field conditions 

Ability to wear required PPE when on site 

Ability to travel to project locations regularly