Project Manager - Land Planning

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in residential master planning and community design, preferably in central Texas.
  • Strong understanding of placemaking, community design, and the entitlement process.
  • Proficient in preparing planning documents, conducting research, and managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated project management skills including planning, budgeting, and managing teams.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, and digital rendering software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and processing of complex land use petitions for private sector clients.
  • Conduct various planning studies and due diligence analysis.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and municipal agencies.
  • Participate in or lead presentations for client and project approvals.
  • Foster inter-studio collaboration, particularly with the landscape architecture team.
  • Contribute to maintaining and promoting a positive office culture.
  • Mentor and develop junior planning staff.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Flexible work schedules available for select positions.
  • Tenure Awards offering travel vouchers based on preferences.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Annual wellness reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.
  • Tuition assistance and student loan repayment support.
  • Financial incentives for obtaining and maintaining professional licenses.
Full Job Description
As a Land Planning Project Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of the Land Planning Process. Skillsets related to design, land entitlement, client management and project management; including the preparation and processing of complex land use petitions for private sector clientele, the preparation and processing of a variety of planning studies, due diligence analysis; building and maintaining client and local municipal agency relationships; participating in or leading a variety of presentations required for successful client and project approvals. RVi is a highly collaborative and supportive environment. As such you will also be involved in maintaining and promoting the office culture, developing, and maintaining inter-studio collaboration with the landscape architecture team, and mentoring planning staff. Requirements: • Bachelors or Masters degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field. • 5-8 years of experience in residential master planning and community design. With a preference for experience in the central Texas market. • A well-developed understanding of placemaking, community design, residential lotting and the entitlement process. Understanding of site grading and sustainable practices is a plus. • The ability to: prepare planning documents and submittals, conduct independent research, and support of multiple projects. • Successful project management skills including: project work planning and scheduling; managing budgets, staff and sub-consultants. • Command of technology including: AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, and digital rendering programs. • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and presentations. Preferred Skills: • GIS/ESRI capabilities • Understanding of Civil 3D or other site development programs • LEED or SITES certification • Landscape Architecture experience or interest • Drone pilot/ability to prepare drone footage Disclaimer While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you. #LI-EB1 RVi Benefits To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships. Work/Life: • Generous Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions • Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences Compensation: • Competitive Compensation packages • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation • Tuition Assistance • Student Loan Repayment • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure • Employee Referrals • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.) • Dependent Care Match Wellness: • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) • Family Planning & IVF Benefits • Pet Insurance • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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