Land Development Project Lead – Private Sector

Core States Group; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Professional licensure bonuses

401(k) with employer match

Health benefits including HSA

Life insurance options

Generous PTO

Team wellness challenges

Free virtual gym app

Wholesale club membership

Employee recognition programs

Paid parental leave

Flexible work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team. If you enjoy working with clients, managing projects, and have experience in the private land development sector, we would love to talk with you!

You will act as the primary liaison with clients and agencies, conduct due diligence, prepare site plans, and coordinate land use applications and studies. This role involves collaboration with civil, architectural, landscape, surveying, and traffic disciplines

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in land development w/retail clients.
• College degree or technical certification(s) in land use planning, real estate, environmental consulting, engineering, construction, or related field
• Experience with due diligence, site planning, land use entitlements, environmental review, construction permitting, etc.
• Experience working with multiple disciplines including civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying, traffic engineering, and environmental consulting
• Ability to prioritize a diverse workload, resolve complex issues, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to communicate well with clients and team members, strong technical writing skills, and public speaking proficiency
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison with clients & agencies through clear communication & representation
• Conduct due diligence investigations (i.e., review agency codes, prepare & refine site plans, conduct phone interviews, review technical documents, prepare written report, etc.)
• Prepare and process land use applications (i.e., prepare submittal materials, review staff reports, testify at public hearings, etc.)
• Coordinate the acquisition of special documents and studies (i.e., land surveys, traffic studies, environmental reports, etc.)
• Coordinate the processing and approval of construction permit applications
• Track deliverables using the company’s standard forms and procedures
• Prepare and administer contracts as necessary

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Client liaison

Technical writing

Education

Land use planning degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team. If you enjoy working with clients, managing projects, and have experience in the private land development sector, we would love to talk with you!

You will act as the primary liaison with clients and agencies, conduct due diligence, prepare site plans, and coordinate land use applications and studies. This role involves collaboration with civil, architectural, landscape, surveying, and traffic disciplines