Senior Land Planner

Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Land Planner

Description

The Senior Land Planner is responsible for overseeing land planning and entitlement processes, coordinating with internal teams and consultants, and delivering viable, market-driven site plans. This role requires strong technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex municipal processes.

Job Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Education and Certificates

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

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

Physical Requirements

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