Land Development Project Planner — Hybrid & Growth

Core States Group; Klamath Falls (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits with HSA

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to manage client communication, due diligence, and land use processes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and coordinate permit applications in a hybrid work setting.

You will leverage experience in site planning, entitlements, and environmental reviews to ensure timely project delivery, while collaborating with civil engineers, architects, and surveyors.

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 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 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

Technical writing

AI tools

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical certification (land use planning / real estate / engineering)

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a skilled Project Planner (Land Development) to manage client communication, due diligence, and land use processes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and coordinate permit applications in a hybrid work setting.

You will leverage experience in site planning, entitlements, and environmental reviews to ensure timely project delivery, while collaborating with civil engineers, architects, and surveyors.