Senior Land Planner

Geneva Rock Products

$70K — $95K *
Orem, UT 84057In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of land planning experience, especially in residential or mixed-use projects
  • Strong grasp of zoning laws and entitlement procedures
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, or similar design tools
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects at once
  • Excellent communication and presentation capabilities
  • Preferred experience with private developers or land development firms
  • Familiarity with real estate financial fundamentals and local planning processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead land design for master planned communities and mixed-use developments
  • Prepare and manage site layouts and feasibility analyses
  • Coordinate with engineers, architects, and consultants
  • Guide the team through zoning approvals and permitting processes
  • Engage with municipalities and planning commissions during meetings
  • Interpret zoning ordinances and land use codes
  • Identify development risks and propose solutions
  • Mentor junior planners and ensure project timelines are met

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship from experienced industry leaders
  • Dynamic team environment with diverse projects
  • Engagement in community-driven development initiatives
  • Flexible working conditions between office and field
Full Job Description
Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Land Planner

Description:

The Senior Land Planneris responsible foroverseeing land planning and entitlement processes, coordinating with internal teams and consultants, and deliveringviable, 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

  • Identifyrisks 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 communicationand presentation skills

  • Experience working with private developers or land development firmspreferred

  • Familiarity with real estate development financial fundamentalspreferred

  • Local/regional knowledge of planning and entitlement processespreferred

Education and Certificates:

  • Bachelor99s 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

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