Development Planning Lead for Community Growth

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public-sector retirement

Paid time off

Professional development programs

Job summary

AccruePartners seeks a qualified respondent to join a growing public-sector planning team in the greater Charlotte region. The role supports residential, commercial, infrastructure, and land-development projects, collaborating with internal departments, consultants, developers, contractors, and property owners.

You will help guide development review, permitting, and environmental compliance through planning and construction stages.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in planning, civil engineering, construction, geography, public administration, development review, or related field.
• Experience reviewing civil plans, subdivisions, grading, utilities, stormwater, transportation, erosion control, or comparable land-development projects.
• Ability to interpret technical plans, maps, development standards, permitting requirements, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience in municipal development, planning, zoning, engineering support, construction administration, inspections, or a related environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and navigate challenging stakeholder conversations.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain applicable job-related certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical resource for private development projects from early planning through construction completion.
• Help ensure projects align with applicable development standards while protecting public infrastructure and natural resources.
• Contribute to new processes, standards, and precedents as development activity and regulatory needs continue to evolve.
• Provide confident guidance in situations that require interpretation, sound judgment, and clear communication with external stakeholders.

Skills

Planning experience

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Education

Relevant education in planning, civil engineering, construction, geography, or public administration

Job description

AccruePartners seeks a qualified respondent to join a growing public-sector planning team in the greater Charlotte region. The role supports residential, commercial, infrastructure, and land-development projects, collaborating with internal departments, consultants, developers, contractors, and property owners.

You will help guide development review, permitting, and environmental compliance through planning and construction stages.