Land Development Project Planner - Hybrid & Growth

Core States Group; Kalama (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Licensure bonuses

401(k) with immediate vesting

Health benefits with HSA

PTO

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team. The role focuses on managing private land development projects, coordinating with clients and agencies, and guiding site planning through approvals.

This position offers a hybrid work setup across our offices. You will collaborate across civil, architectural, and environmental disciplines, conduct due diligence, and prepare/submittal materials while maintaining schedule and quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in land development with retail clients.
• College degree or technical certification 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 eng., 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

Land development

Client coordination

Due diligence

Site planning

Communication

Public speaking

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree or cert in land use planning/real estate/engineering

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to join our team. The role focuses on managing private land development projects, coordinating with clients and agencies, and guiding site planning through approvals.

This position offers a hybrid work setup across our offices. You will collaborate across civil, architectural, and environmental disciplines, conduct due diligence, and prepare/submittal materials while maintaining schedule and quality.